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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.

19/10/2026

Explore 380 years of history this October, with our exclusive half term offers.

When🗓️: 24th October - 1st November

16/10/2026

Today marks 100 years since the unveiling of the Guards Memorial in London, commemorating 14,000 soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War.

14/10/2026

Another story behind the Guards Memorial, as we approach the centenary of this powerful monument.

12/10/2026

A London monument commemorating 14,000 Guardsmen who lost their lives in the First World War, this week we approach 100 years since the unveiling of the Guards Memorial. This is a story from how it came to be.

03/10/2026

On this day - 3rd October 1952 - tea rationing came to an end in Britain. A staple of British morale and productivity, it was ensured that ample supplies were available for the front lines.

01/10/2026

We are celebrating! The launch of our brand new Everyday Heroes exhibition means an exciting new shop range. Shop a variety of products - from Florence Nightingale hanging decorations, to First World War replica newspapers. Available now.

29/09/2026

Lance Corporal Frederick Dobson fought in the First World War with the Coldstream Guards. At the Battle of the Aisne, he earned Britain's highest gallantry award.

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.

Address

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

Telephone

+442074143428

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