Marching Orders: Monsoon Survival
Location:
National Army Museum
Date:
19 - 20 February 2026
Price:
Free
Come with us on a fun-filled gallery tour as we delve deep into the Burmese jungle and discover how soldiers managed to survive the extreme conditions.
About the event
What did soldiers eat while serving in the jungles of Burma? What did they do when they got sick miles away from the nearest hospital? What types of deadly critter did the soldiers encounter? And how did they deal with them?
This February half-term, find out the answers to all these questions and more on a fun-filled interactive gallery tour.
Tour times
- 11.00am – 11.30am
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm
- 3.30pm – 4.00pm
About this family activity
- Family drop-in activities are available on a first come, first served basis.
- This tour is free to attend and suitable for children aged 5+.
- All children participating must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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