Name: The Guards Museum
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The Guards Museum

The Guards Museum, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ, UK

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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.

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.

Prices starts from £11.00 for Adults, £3.00 for Child (ages 6-15 years) and £28.00 for Family (2 adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Changing of the Guard: A must-see for London visitors; we are located just next door to this world-famous ceremony. Yet, you may not know there are three different ceremonies you can see at Buckingham Palace, all with a unique history and presence. The Changing of the Guard ceremony evolved from a simple need. Soldiers were needed to protect the Royal Palaces, and so, a process was created to replace those on duty every few days. Over time, this process evolved into the world-famous ceremony we know today. It represents the formal handover of responsibility from one unit to another.
Tours: No-one knows the museum’s collection better than our staff. Take a tour led by our experts and learn the stories behind the objects on display, or see them from a different point of view.
Events Calendar: Browse our calendar for upcoming events at the Museum and the Guards' Chapel, as well as other Household Division events. Some events are free, please check individual listings for details.
Ceremonial Event Packages: Join us for one of our summer season events, soaking up the splendour and heritage of the Guards.Each summer, the Guards Museum hosts a series of catered events in the museum to accompany key dates in the Household Division ceremonial calendar.
Schools: Bring your school group to the museum and discover the history of the five Regiments of Foot Guards, their dual-purpose role and their close connection with the Royal Family. We offer facilitated creative workshops and self-guided visits for primary and secondary groups of up to 30 students with accompanying adults.

Family Favourites:

Children’s Activities: Drop by our activity table for year-round things to do.Colour in a souvenir to take home with you, or leave it behind for a chance to feature on our community wall, and explore our selection of children’s books to read during your visit.
Army Uniforms: Explore our Guardsman’s Locker, straight from the barracks and into our gallery!Containing army kit for you to try on and handle during your visit.
Real Sentry Boxes: Just outside the museum entrance, we have two genuine sentry boxes.Step inside and imagine you are on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, part of The King’s Guard.
Museum Trails: We offer seasonal museum trails throughout the year, particularly in school holidays and half-terms.Visit our Trails page to see activities available during your visit.
Visit the Shop: Don’t just make memories, take them home!Explore our range of gifts, toys, and games to continue learning our history, even once you’ve left.
Audio Guide: Explore stories from across our history, from the first campaign medal in the British Army, to the battlefields of Waterloo, to an officer in the Coldstream Guards who also happened to be a goose.Our audio guide is currently available in 9 languages – English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Facilities

Parking: There is no on-site parking or parking immediately outside the museum. Parking outside the museum on Birdcage Walk is not permitted but you are allowed to be dropped off or pick-up. Please note Birdcage Walk is a private road, no coaches or commercial vehicles are allowed to use it without payment of a fee to The Royal Parks.
Food & Drinks: Food and drink is not permitted in the museum, except for bottled water. You are welcome to use the outdoor space on Chapel Square, where there is limited seating. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the nearby cafés in St James’s Park.
Toilets: The museum has no toilet facilities on-site. The nearest public toilets are located in St James’s Park, at the following locations: Horse Guards Parade, Marlborough Gate.
Animals: Yes, we welcome assistance animals in the museum. Registered animals should bring proof of identification.

What to see

Collection:

Permanent Displays: Museum Galleries-Step into the extraordinary world of the Foot Guards and journey through centuries of British history — from the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660 to the present day.

Special Exhibitions:

Life in The Guards Depot: Look behind the walls of the Guards Depots at Caterham and Pirbright. These now vanished camps were a ‘Guards World’, tasked with taking new recruits and turning them into Guardsmen. Our exhibition looks at Life in the Depots- what was accommodation like, where did the soldiers train and who else lived there.
VE Day 80th Anniversary: 80 years ago the Nation celebrated the end of the Second World War- in Europe and the Far East. The Guards had fought in every major campaign in Europe and on 8th May 1945 they were spread out all across Europe. Find out how where they were and how they celebrated the end of the war.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Museum General Admission:

Adult: £11
Young Person (16-25 years – with proof of age): £8
Child (6-15): £3
Child (0-5): free
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £28
Over 65s: £9
Concession: £5 (in receipt of Universal credit, Pension Credit, or Jobseekers Allowance)

Guards Uniform Try-on:

Individual: £5.00.
Group of 4: £15.00.

Pricing URL: https://tickets.theguardsmuseum.com/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Sunday: 10 am–4 pm.
Saturday 25th April: Closed.
Sunday 26th April: Closed.
Sunday 24th May: Closed.

Address: The Guards Museum, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ, UK

Post Code: SW1E 6HQ

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

By Train: The nearest National Rail Stations are: London Victoria (15 minute walk), London Charing Cross (20 minute walk), London Waterloo (25 minute walk).
By Bus: The nearest bus stops are located on Victoria Street, approximately a 10 minute walk from the museum.
By Taxi: If you are coming by taxi please ask for The Guards Museum on Birdcage Walk. On departure, there is a taxi rank close to St. James's Park Underground Station. On leaving the museum, exit the gates and turn left onto Queen Anne's Gate; the rank is located next to the station exit at the junction of Broadway and Queen Anne's Gate.
Underground: The nearest underground station is St James’s Park (District & Circle lines), approximately a 5 minute walk away.
Parking: There is no on-site parking or parking immediately outside the museum. Parking outside the museum on Birdcage Walk is not permitted but you are allowed to be dropped off or pick-up. Please note Birdcage Walk is a private road, no coaches or commercial vehicles are allowed to use it without payment of a fee to The Royal Parks.