The Guards Museum

We are The Guards Museum: representing the soldiers that you may have seen guarding Buckingham Palace, with scarlet tunics and bearskin caps standing tall and serious. But do you know them as the soldiers in the trenches of the First World War or on the fields of Afghanistan? We cover nearly 400 years of rich history behind the five regiments of Foot Guards – a history that spans from the beginning of the British Army to the present day.

Experience history come to life like never before in this weekend of family fun located in the heart of Central London!

As well as free entry to the museum, you can join one of our themed museum talks and even handle objects from our collection. Go one step further and try-on the iconic scarlet tunic and bearskin cap for a photo in a sentry box. After that go and speak to the soldiers currently serving today and learn about life in the Army with the Army Engagement Team. For the little ones, we have a whole host of children's activities including colour in your own medal, code breaking and more. Finally, enjoy some refreshments while listening to the music of the Bands of the Household Division.

For this years theme: Routes - Networks - Connections we will be exploring famous faces you may not have known were in the Army.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1530

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

The Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster, Greater London, SW1E 6HQ

Contact on day:

Olivia Collins

Telephone number:

+442074143430

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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