National Army Museum – Sloane Square
Whenever you are touring different places you want to learn everything you can and that includes London, England. If you happen to be in the west part of London then make sure you stop in and check out the National Army Museum. It is important to learn the history of London and you can really get a good insight into the country and its history by studying the British army and its respective history. You will get to see some of the treasures of the military and will certainly leave with more knowledge than you arrived with. This is the perfect tour for the history buff and it offers enough interesting tidbits for those non history buffs that everyone will have a great time.
Seeing the past is amazing and it allows you to think about what happened and how it impacted England as a whole. There are many works of art as well as military paraphernalia you will see on exhibit that will help you understand how Britain was shaped as the country it is today not to mention where it will go in the future.
When you visit the National Army Museum you will be able to visit the four permanent galleries, which include the Making of Britain, Changing the World and World Wars, and Fighting for Peace. There are also quite a few activities, exhibitions, and events available throughout the museum that change on a regular basis. That means no matter how often you visit the museum you will always have a new and refreshing experience and will learn something new each time!
There are many lectures, study days, and conferences as well at the museum and you will find quite a wide range of celebrity speakers as well. You can even choose to hire the museum for a variety of private and corporate functions from meetings to birthday parties. There are 10 different spaces for rent so no matter when you want to schedule your event it is likely you will be able to do so.
In the gift shop you will find a wide range of gifts that are military related. Kids will love the Kids Zone where they can play online games. There is also an exhibition on animals that shows the impact of animals on the war effort. The curator even has her own favorite things on exhibit so you can check those out as well.
The admission to the museum is free, which makes this a very affordable outing. If you want to get to know a little more about Britain’s history then the best way to do so is by exploring the museum and since you can do this free of charge you will really enjoy your learning experience.
The museum is open every day from 10 am until 5:30 pm. The museum is closed 24-26 December, 1 January, Good Friday, and the early May bank holiday. Arriving at the museum is easy. If you are traveling by rail take Victoria Station. If you are traveling by tube take District or Circle Line to Sloane Square. Buses 11, 19, 22, and 211 to King’s Road, Bus 139 to Pimlico Road, and No 239 stops right outside the museum.
Once you arrive if you need a map you may pick one up at the entrance of the Museum building.
The museum is accessible to everyone and wheelchair users are able to access all the galleries. There is even disabled parking outside and wheelchairs may be loaned at the reception desk. Those who are visually impaired will enjoy the large print captions in the Art Gallery and those who are attending with assistant dogs are welcome.
Those traveling with young children will enjoy the baby changing units in both the male and female toilets. Those with buggies may leave them in the cloakroom. Packed lunches may be carried to eat in the lunchroom or else healthy and affordable food may be purchased in the Great Escape Café.
Birthdays may be celebrated at the museum and an Action Man party at the museum allows kids to enjoy the museum while learning how to be a solider.
Make sure you allow time for this great adventure while you are in London. Not only will you learn something about the armed forces and Britain, but you just might learn something about yourself as well.
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