About the museum
The museum was originally founded as a teaching aid for new recruits to learn their Regimental heritage. Today we enable a diverse public audience to discover the multi-faceted nature of the soldiers operational lives, both in combat and on ceremonial duties.
The museum seeks to assist the Army Heritage Branch in promoting interest in the Army in general and The Guards in particular. We are committed to upholding the good name and reputation of the Household Division in the preservation and development of the collection and the interpretation of it for future generations.
Opening Times
Open 7 Days a week
10:00 – 16:00
(Last admission at 15:30)
Changes to Opening Hours
29th November: Closed
3rd December: Closed
11th December: Closed
13th December: Closed
19th December – 1st January: Closed
Admissions
Adults: £10.00
Over 65s: £7.00
Ex-services (British): £7.00
Young Person 16-25 years (with proof of age): £7.00
Serving Personnel (British): £3.00
Serving Guard: Free
Children (0-16 – must be accompanied by a paying adult): Free
National Art Pass & Museums Association Memberships are accepted here
Booking is not required unless you are a group over 10
About the Guards
The story of the Foot Guards spans over 360 years of history and they served in many of the campaigns and theatres that shaped the modern world.
Find out about their pivotal role at Waterloo, or how they have adapted to ever changing warfare in the 20th Century.
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Find us
The Guards Museum
Wellington Barracks
Birdcage Walk
London SW1E 6HQ
Getting Here
Tube:
St James’s Park Station
Westminster Station
Train:
Victoria Station
Disabled Visitor information
The museum has disabled access via a lift.
For further information on our facilities for disabled visitors please follow the link.
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Enjoy access to The Guards Museum with The London Pass®
Simply show your pass at the door
Find out moreSupport The Guards Museum
The museum receives no external funding. We stand and fall by the money we can make through our commercial activities or through the generosity of our visitors. Your contribution, however small, can make a huge difference to our existence and our ability to keep our doors open to the public allowing us to tell the incredible story of these great regiments.
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