National Army Museum Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT

MUSEUM
Every day: 10.00am to 5.30pm
Except 24-26 December and 1 January

TEMPLER STUDY CENTRE
Wednesday - *Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm
*Open on first and third Saturday of each month only (except Bank Holiday weekends)

LUNCHTIME LECTURES
12.30pm every Thursday

KIDS ZONE
Daily 10.10am to 5.15pm
TUBE: Sloane Square
OVERGROUND: Victoria Station
BUS: 11, 19, 22, 211, 319, C1, 137, 360, 170
CAR: Pay-and-display, disabled and motorcycle parking bays can be found in the vicinity of the Museum. Currently, pay-and-display tariffs range from to £2.40 to £3.00 per hour, with a maximum stay of four hours.
ZILCHOO RECOMMENDS
Embrace British heritage at the National Army Museum, home to historic works of art and the latest captivating collections from modern day conflict, the Museum offers magnificent galleries, modern spaces and functional meeting rooms, making it an ideal venue for all your event needs. Outside two canons can be seen. In front of the building is a Blomefield Pattern Siege gun in use in the Peninsular War (1800-1814) to penetrate rammed earth. The canon at the entrance was used in Siege of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (1854-1856) against formidable Russian fortifications.

ACTION ZONE
The interactive Action Zones bring history to life, providing a hands-on learning experience for younger visitors.
Victorian Soldier Action Zone: Find out whether you're a drummer boy, infantryman or cavalry officer, through a range of quizzes, games and hands-on activities. The 'Victorian Soldier' Action Zone is situated in our Changing the World gallery
The World’s Army, 1914-45' Action Zone: Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and Second World Wars, and the great advances made in techniques of warfare during this period. 'The World’s Army, 1914-45' Action Zone is situated in our World Wars gallery

LUNCHTIME LECTURES
Hear guest speakers examine a wealth of enthralling topics at the Museum's free lunchtime lectures, which take place at 12.30pm every Thursday.

TEMPLER STUDY CENTRE
The National Army Museum's Templer Study Centre offers visitors an unrivalled opportunity to explore in depth the campaigns, personalities and social history of the British Army. Seating 15 Readers, the Centre offers access to the Museum's collections of regimental and campaign histories, archives, photographs, prints and drawings, providing a rich picture of soldiers' daily lives through the ages. Visitors can also draw upon the expertise of the Study Centre curatorial staff.

FAMILY HISTORY
Although the National Army Museum holds a wealth of information on the history and traditions of the Army, it is not a repository for soldiers’ official service records. If you are researching the military career of a friend or relative, the following information may be of use. Soldiers' military careers
Victorian Soldier Action Zone

ALL AGES
Find out whether you're a drummer boy, infantryman or cavalry officer, through a range of quizzes, games and hands-on activities. The 'Victorian Soldier' Action Zone is situated in the Changing the World gallery

The World's Army, 1914-1915 Action Zone

ALL AGES
Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and Second World Wars, and the great advances made in techniques of warfare during this period. 'The World’s Army, 1914-45' Action Zone is situated in the World Wars gallery

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AGES 6 MONTHS +
The new Kids’ Zone is now open with forest and arctic themed climbing frames for kids to scale, slide and run through.
This new children’s play area explores aspects of army life from camping to clothing. It includes a dedicated soft-play space for babies, plus arts and crafts, dressing-up costumes, books, interactive toys and panels. At the heart of the new Kids’ Zone are the six key principles of Early Years Foundation Stages, ensuring that children are learning whilst having fun. There are fascinating objects from the Museum’s Collection on display inside, with interactive models for children to touch and explore. This fresh new space allows kids to move, interact and create in a bright and safe environment.

The Kids' Zone is open daily from 10.10am to 5.15pm. There are six, one-hour sessions per day. All sessions are ticketed to ensure children have room to run, draw and play freely. You can book your tickets online up to three days in advance. You will also be able to log on and see if a session has spaces remaining. Book your tickets online here.
Admission prices
FREE - Under 6 months old
£2.50* (per child) - 6 months old and over

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