National Army Museum, London

Name: National Army Museum
Address: Royal Hospital Rd, London, SW3 4HT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7730 0717

#252 among attractions in London

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body. It is usually open to the public from 10:00 to 17:30, except on 25–26 December and 1 January. Admission is free. ()

Alternative names: Visitors per year: 215.7 thous.Coordinates: 51°29'10"N, 0°9'37"W

Address

Royal Hospital RdKensington and Chelsea (Chelsea)London SW3 4HT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7730 0717

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Day trips

National Army Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, King's Road, Peter Jones, Royal Hospital.

~1640 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
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Shopping, Street, Shopping district
King's Road, London
10 min walk • King's Road, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Chelsea, London, stands as a beacon of British culture and history. This iconic London street, extending from Sloane Square in the east to Lots Road in the west, has been an influential fashion and shopping...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
11 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
~680 ftNE
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
4 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Chelsea Bridge, London
13 min walk • Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Bridge
Albert Bridge, London
10 min walk • Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea in Central London on the north bank to Battersea on the south.
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Riverside park with woods and kid's zoo
Battersea Park, London
13 min walk • Battersea Park is a 200-acre green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858.
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Chelsea Physic Garden, London
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City hall
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
9 min walk • Chelsea Town Hall is a municipal building in King's Road, Chelsea, London. The oldest part is a Grade II* listed building and the later part is Grade II listed.
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Playground
St Luke's Church, London
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0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Royal Court Theatre, London
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Army Museum open?

National Army Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Army Museum?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Charles II, London (4 min walk), Royal Hospital, London (4 min walk), Chelsea Physic Garden, London (4 min walk), Chelsea Embankment, London (7 min walk).

How to get to National Army Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Army Museum:

Bus

National Army Museum • Lines: 170 (1 min walk)
Chelsea Physic Garden • Lines: 170 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (9 min walk)
Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (17 min walk)

Metro

Sloane Square (12 min walk)
South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (20 min walk)

Train

Battersea Park (21 min walk)
London Victoria (23 min walk)