Welcome to The Guards Museum
We are The Guards Museum: representing the soldiers that you may have seen guarding Buckingham Palace. We cover nearly 400 years of rich history behind the five regiments of Foot Guards – a history that spans from the beginning of the British Army to the present day.
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Ceremonial Event Packages 2026
Join us for one of our summer season events, soaking up the splendour and heritage of the Guards. On sale now.
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Small Group & VIP Experiences
Just launched: join us for one of our new exclusive experiences, and get the inside story.
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Changing of the Guard
We are located just next door to this world-famous ceremony, along with the Captain's Inspection and the Sunday Parade.
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Venue Hire
The Guards Museum offers a unique and intimate venue for receptions, talks and dinners: book your exclusive hire and enjoy a splendid museum backdrop.
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Guided Tours
Take a tour led by one of our experts; learn the stories behind the objects on display, or see them from a different point of view.
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News
The Guards Museum stories and news: find out the latest updates, browse our news stories and view our archive of news articles.
About Us
The Guards Museum is a hidden gem situated in the heart of ceremonial London next to Wellington Barracks, the base for the five regiments of the King's Household Division, including the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, and Welsh Guards.
Support us
Guards Museum Trust is a registered charity (278161) and relies on generous support from the public and commercial income to develop its collection and displays, maintain the museum’s facilities and welcome visitors from our local community, London, across the UK and around the world.
You can support us by making a donation; every contribution helps us to continue our work and share our stories.
You can also volunteer your time: volunteers provide vital support to the museum, helping us with our visitor experience and collections accessibility.
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