The Guards Museum

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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 Palace

29/05/2026

Regimental Bands have been part of Army life for centuries. Join us in this brief exploration of the history of the Band of the Scots Guards.

27/05/2026

Find out how you can support us as part of the volunteer team at The Guards Museum, and discover what volunteering can do for you!

πŸ“The Guards Museum | Thursday 4th June

24/05/2026

On this day in 1940, Lieutenant Furness, Welsh Guards, carried out a "magnificent act of self-sacrifice against hopeless odds". Today, we share his story.

23/05/2026

Just one week until the Major General's Review, and the Household Division have been hard at work getting ready in the lead up to the King's Birthday Parade.

21/05/2026

The first time in history the Victoria Cross was officially presented twice, today we remember the action of this Grenadier Guardsman in the Second World War - Lance Corporal Harry Nicholls VC.

15/05/2026

The 'soldiers battle' with a lasting legacy - let's explore this unique moment in Grenadier Guards history.

08/05/2026

The oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, and the only surviving regiment to have earned this medal. Join us in exploring this unique piece of Coldstream Guards history πŸ’‚β€β™€οΈ

27/04/2026

Today we remember the VC winning action of Captain The Lord Lyell, Scots Guards.

21/04/2026

Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. From 16 years old, she held a lifetime connection to the Guards - serving first as the Grenadier Guards Regimental Colonel, and later Colonel-in-Chief to all five Regiments of Foot Guards.

03/04/2026

Today we remember the VC winning action of Captain Liddell, Coldstream Guards.

29/03/2026

Women have played their part in Army life long before they were able to serve in active roles. As we approach the end of Women's History Month, we are exploring stories from the Crimea - the last war where women were allowed to accompany the British Army on campaign as wives and camp followers.

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http://tickets.theguardsmuseum.com/

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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