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National Army Museum

Royal Hospital Road | Chelsea, London SW3 4HT, England
020-7730-0717
Ranked #133 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Military Museums
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Portsmouth
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This museum was recommended to me and to be fair it is not one of the well known London Museums. As stated by other visitors it is free, and on entering the unobtrusive building there is a cafe etc. I visited with my 10 yr old son and as we began to explore it was quite clear that the museum... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We visited the National Army Museum specifically to see the War Horses exhibition ( as a follow-on to the play which we had seen the previous evening). The special exhibition was excellent but we were unprepared for the magnificent exhibition floors of all the wars there have ever been up until the most recent and the role of the Army... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Probably not a museum for a family with varied interests and want your entertainment served to you on a plate. What this is is THE place to go if you want an overview of the history of the British Army through the ages and are prepared to walk from floor to floor, exhibit to exhibit, taking it all in. The... More

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Minneapolis
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

My 15 year old son and I visited the National Army Museum on April 5. There is not a lot of flash here. It is a very traditional museum with a very logical presentation of British military history starting in 1785. It is very well done. There is some coverage of the English Civil War. Otherwise, there is little coverage... More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I had no idea that the National Army Museum was so close to where my son lives, he told me about it and we set off for a visit, we got off at Sloane square tube station walked along Kings road to Smith St, down there to Durham pl and on to Royal Hospital Road, the Museum is down a... More

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Houston, Texas
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

My 12 year old son is a historian and very interested in military history. This is an easy museum to get to. Just get off Sloan Square and walk or take the 170 bus if you see it. Entrance is free though they will gladly accept donations. The other teens were tired of walking so they sat in the cafe.... More

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Ireland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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A visit to the army museum is really well worth it. It is a great showpiece depicting the soldier throught the ages. The layout is well planned and easy to get around. When I was there there was a great exhibition on the art of the war comic book. Anyone familiar with the Commando comic series will really enjoy this. More

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See 7 more reviews by TudorKing for London
Merseyside
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

London on a budget can be difficult with teenagers but this hidden gem of an attraction certainly won my teenager over. As a COD / Battlefield game player he is of course fascinated with military and this is a must for any teenage gamer who you would like to get out and about and away from the game console. Go... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Very disappointing trip for our older son's birthday. Even at lunchtime no places could be booked for soft play for our toddlers. Looks like people pop in early in the day to book then come in just to play. More

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Orpington, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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My friends and I (all members of the Royal British Legion) have been here several times and I can honestly say it's one of our favourite places to visit . Great for children as well as it's not too formal Also has a very nice shop and cafe And ITS FREE If you go via Victoria BR the 171 bus... More

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