Museum
National Army Museum
National museum exploring British Army history from the Civil Wars to today.
📍 London, SW3 4HT Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital
About
The National Army Museum in Chelsea is the national home of the history and heritage of the Army, established by Royal Charter in 1960. Through permanent galleries, special exhibitions, and collections, it explores how soldiers have shaped the world and lives from the British Civil Wars to the present. It preserves items related to the British Army and Commonwealth Forces, including pre-independence history of the East India Company Army and other colonial units. Admission is free and it is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5:30pm.
Things to do here
Explore permanent Army history galleriesView special military exhibitionsSee collections from various British regiments and colonial forces
Getting there
Stations
Sloane Square · 9 min walk
CircleDistrict
South Kensington · 16 min walk
CircleDistrictPiccadilly
Battersea Power Station · 18 min walk
Northern
Buses
170
Roehampton · Southfields · Earlsfield · Lavender Hill · Victoria
More places nearby
Back to all places →
Plan your visit
Directions