The Guards Museum is an excellent place to take your little (and large!) military buffs, plus anyone who would like to find out about the role of Foot Guards through history. There is plenty to see such as collections of uniforms, medals, letters plus numerous photographs and other artefacts.
There is a Museum Trail for children of all ages, with activities to complete as kids explore the museum. There are drawings to colour, a quiz about objects hidden around the museum, plus missing letters games, which encourage kids to read the captions.
The Guards Museum: telling the story of the soldiers that you may have seen 'Changing the Guard' at Buckingham Palace. We cover nearly 400 years of rich history behind the five regiments of Foot Guards, from the beginning of the British Army to the present day.
Learn all about the Guards uniform: what they wear in combat and on ceremonial duties, caps, bearskins, plumes, buttons and coats.
Learn fun facts and quirky stories about the Guards past and present, including an Irish wolfhound and a goose from Canada!
Last entry at 1530 daily.
The Guards Museum
The Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, Greater London, SW1E 6HQ, England
Access via Birdcage Walk and Chapel Square.
Tel: 02074143430
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Last updated: 11:50 09/09/2026
