Museums & Galleries · London
Honourable Artillery Company Museum
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Photo: Paul the Archivist (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Fine collection of silver from shooting and military competitions
- Portraits and artwork depicting HAC units and events
- Medal Room with over 400 sets of medals
- Museum displays uniforms, weapons and archive items
- Armoury House itself is a Grade II*-listed treasure
The HAC Museum sits within Armoury House, a Grade II*-listed building whose central block dates from 1735. It's a small, private museum offering a summary of the Honourable Artillery Company's history, with the finest examples from its collections of uniforms, weapons, medals, silver, artwork and archive material. It was opened in October 2011 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Visits are strictly by appointment with the Archivist, making it best suited to HAC members, their guests, and those with a specific interest in military history who arrange access in advance. Set in London near Old Street station 0.2 miles away, it's a convenient stop if you're staying nearby, with 646 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Public visits or tours are strictly by appointment with the Archivist
- Best for
- HAC members and their guests, as it is a small private museum
- Open
- Museum opened in October 2011 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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- ✓ Guided Tours
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