National Army Museum
About National Army Museum
The National Army Museum brings to life the diverse stories, artefacts and histories of the British Army and its impact on communities at home and across the globe.
From corsets to canons, the Museum boasts the most extensive collection of historical and military artefacts relating to the British Army from its creation to current-day, plus the Indian Army from 1754 to 1947.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy an exciting range of unique exhibitions, galleries and public events at the Museum, including the new, interactive, War Horse: Fact & Fiction exhibition and our soft-play Kids’ Zone.
The Museum offers a free, fascinating and fun day of discovery for all the family!
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National Army Museum Facilities
| Opening Times |
Every Day 10.00am-5.30pm. Closed over Christmas and on Good Friday. Free |
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| Accessible Bathroom Facilities |
Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet |
| Accessible Communication Facilities |
Hearing loop system |
| Accessible Venue Facilities |
Assistance dogs welcome |
| Access into the Building |
Flat routes from parking area to entrance Full, non-assisted wheelchair access |
| Accessible Parking Facilities |
Blue badge parking available |
| Booking Facilities |
Group bookings accepted |
| Catering Facilities |
Cafe |
| Event Facilities |
In house AV available Breakout Rooms Venue can display vehicles inside |
| General Facilities |
On site parking |
National Army Museum Address
| Address: |
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea London
SW3 4HT
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7730 0717 |
| Email: | info@nam.ac.uk |
| Website: | http://www.nam.ac.uk |
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Location Information for National Army Museum
| Address: |
Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea London
SW3 4HT
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7730 0717 |
| Email: | info@nam.ac.uk |
| Website: | http://www.nam.ac.uk |
| Public transport: | Tube: Sloane Square then 10-15 minutes' walk Bus: 239 from Victoria Station passes outside museum (Mon-Sat only) |
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Events at National Army Museum
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War Horse: Fact and Fiction
Art22 Oct 2011 to 1 Aug 2012
Explore the story behind novel and play War Horse by Michael Morpurgo at the National Army Museum. 22 Oct-Aug 2012
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Andrew Simpson: The Crash that Killed T.E. Lawrence at National Army Museum
Special Event22 Mar 2012
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Andy Reid: Walking Tall - Life After Afghanistan, 2009 at National Army Museum
Special Event16 Feb 2012
'Walking Tall' is the working title for a book written by Corporal Andy Reid, 3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment. At about 6.00am on Tuesday 13 October 2009 whilst leading a patrol near Forward Operating Base (FOB) Nolay, Helmand Province, Afghanistan he was blown to pieces by a Taliban-manufactured pressure plate improvised explosive device (IED).
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Big Spring Clean at National Army Museum
Museum Exhibition4 Apr 2012 to 6 Apr 2012
Kids join Captain Clean, the caped connoisseur of conservation, in a free, fun-packed adventure to help the Museum conserve its Collection. Captain Clean will be identifying the 'Agents of Decay', such as woodworm and mites, and revealing the ways in which you can defeat these tiny foes and ensure the Museum's objects are here for visitors to enjoy for years to come. Hunt for clues and solve puzzles. Pick up tips for looking after your family's heirlooms.
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