About Us

The Guards Museum is a hidden gem situated in the heart of ceremonial London near Buckingham Palace. We are right 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.

We are a museum of shared history and story-telling, enabling a diverse audience to discover the multi-faceted nature of the Guards' story; combat, peacekeeping, guarding the Monarch and royal palaces, ceremonial duty, and music.

Come and explore our collection of uniforms, artefacts and personal possessions from the Guards’ history; find out more about the Guards’ ceremonial role, and their life of combat as fighting soldiers.

Watch the Guards form up on the parade ground next door three times a week, accompanied by one of the regimental bands; observe the ceremony of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace; follow the Sunday Parade as the Regimental Colour is lodged at St.James’s Palace, then visit the Guards Museum to find out about the traditions, the history and the life of the soldiers you have seen.

Our mission

Our mission is to educate, inspire and connect visitors to the rich traditions and experiences of the five regiments of His Majesty's Foot Guards, fostering an understanding and appreciation of their pivotal role in our history, present and future.

Our Values

Authentic

We share honest stories and real experiences
Collaborative

We work closely with others, bringing together diverse skills and ideas
Confident

We act with authority, sharing and seeking out knowledge and expertise
Inclusive

We are open to all, embrace different perspectives and foster mutual respect

The Guards Museum is a registered charity (278181) and relies on commercial income and generous support from the public 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.

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