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Museums & Galleries · London
The Guards Museum
📍 SW1H 9EX
Photo: Robert Lamb (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 1000 artefacts including uniforms, medals and diaries
- Galleries covering English Civil War to twentieth-century wars
- Try on a genuine Guards uniform
- Free audio guide using handheld touch points
- Watch Changing the Guard right next door
The Guards Museum sits beside Wellington Barracks in Westminster, moments from Buckingham Palace, telling the story of the five Foot Guards regiments through uniforms, medals, diaries and personal letters spanning nearly 400 years, from the English Civil War to modern service. It suits history lovers, families and international visitors, with a free audio guide, a children's area, and the chance to try on a genuine Guards uniform, plus the option to watch Changing the Guard nearby. Open daily, allow 30 to 60 minutes, though note there's no step-free access and no on-site toilets. It's a short stroll from London Victoria station, with 778 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for anyone basing a trip here.
Practical details
- Open
- Daily, 10:00am to 4:00pm, last entry 3:30pm
- Time needed
- Allow 30 to 60 minutes
- Accessibility
- No step-free access; museum is at basement level down 33 steps
- Dogs
- Guide and assistance animals welcome
- Booking
- Book online in advance or buy tickets on arrival
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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