The Guards Museum

The Guards Museum We are The Guards Museum: representing the soldiers that you may have seen guarding Buckingham Palace. We tell their story.

Exploring 380 years of 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 explores over 380 years of history behind the Foot Guards – the five Regiments of Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards. These Regiments are world-famous for their role guarding the British Monarch and Royal Palaces, but they have always been highly trained, frontline infantry soldiers – from the beginning of the British Army to the present day. With over 1000 items from our collection on public display, our history will take you through Royal coronations and Royal executions, from the coldest corners of the world to riding camel-back in the desert sun, from guarding the palace to guarding the nation.

5 Regiments. 380 years of history.

25/09/2026

26 Engineer Regiment taking part in their first Captain's Inspection at Buckingham Palace, alongside the Band of the Welsh Guards.

There will be more opportunities to see them on Public Duties throughout October. Check the Changing of the Guard schedule on our website to find out when: https://theguardsmuseum.com/your-visit/whats-on/changing-of-the-guard/

We are recruiting for Welcome Volunteers - the front line of our daily operations. Apply now or comment below to find ou...
23/09/2026

We are recruiting for Welcome Volunteers - the front line of our daily operations. Apply now or comment below to find out more 💂‍♀️

21/09/2026

26 Engineer Regiment taking part in their first Changing of the Guard ceremony this September, alongside the Band of the Welsh Guards.

18/09/2026

A military path that began at just 14 years old - his story was uncovered using Findmypast. Explore your stories for at our free museum open day, only on 20th September.

16/09/2026

From a ten year old drummer to a veteran of the Crimean War - his story was uncovered using Findmypast. Explore your stories for at our free museum open day, only on 20th September.

14/09/2026

We are celebrating! Join us for the launch of our brand new exhibition, that asks how did Britain's soldiers and nurses go from "scum of the earth" to Everyday Heroes?

In collaboration with leading family history website Findmypast, we bring you this FREE Heritage Open Days celebration. Only on 20th September.

11/09/2026

As they did 25 years ago, today the Band of the Coldstream Guards played the US National Anthem on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, remembering those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

11/09/2026

A powerful show of solidarity between two nations - the Band of the Coldstream Guards played The Star Spangled Banner at the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace on 13/9/2001.

21/08/2026

Upgrade your ticket to include an expert guided tour and journey through all things Guards - from royal coronations to royal executions, from the coldest corners of the world to riding camel-back in the desert sun, from guarding the palace to guarding the nation 💂‍♀️

10/08/2026

A note concerning our friends over at Horse Guards 🐎:

From 17-28 August, daily Ceremonial operations involving the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will not take place at Horse Guards. This is to allow for infrastructure related works to be carried out in the stables area. Guard Mounts will commence again at 1100 on 29 August on Horse Guards Parade Square. Should there be any changes to these dates, these will be shown on the Household Division website – www.householddivision.org.uk and the “Army in London” social media platforms. St James’s Park and Whitehall will still be accessible through Horse Guards but there will be no horses on duty during this period.

Ceremonial operations will continue as usual at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and HM Tower of London where members of the public will still be able to enjoy watching them taking place. The Household Cavalry Museum at Horse Guards will also remain open during this time.

📷: Sgt Donald Todd, 2025

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The Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk
London
SW1E6HQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+442074143428

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