The Guards Museum

Name: The Guards Museum
Address: Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ England, London, United Kingdom
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Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ England

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The Guards Museum at Wellington Barracks tells the story of the five Regiments of Foot Guards using a unique and rich collection, which stretches back over 350 years of proud service to the monarch. Along with the two regiments of Household Cavalry they make up His Majesty’s Household Division and enjoy the treasured privilege of guarding The Sovereign and the Royal Palaces. Did you know that from their inception during the English Civil War right up to the present day the Foot Guards have always been fighting soldiers? The museum displays cover both the military achievements of the Regiments and the ceremonial aspect for which they are so well known. If you have watched the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace come and visit us to learn more about the soldiers you saw, and the history of their striking uniforms.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 30 minutes