The Guards Museum, Military museum in Birdcage Walk, United Kingdom.
The Guards Museum contains uniforms, weapons, medals, paintings, and artifacts spanning the history of the five regiments of Foot Guards since 1660.
Established in 1988 within Wellington Barracks, the museum preserves records of soldiers who protected British monarchs through major historical events and conflicts.
The collection highlights ceremonial traditions of the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh Guards in their role protecting the Sovereign and Royal Palaces.
Located 500 meters from Buckingham Palace, the museum opens daily from 10:00 to 16:00 with different admission rates for adults, seniors, and military personnel.
The museum functions as an educational resource for new military recruits while documenting the evolution of British Army practices from the 17th century onward.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1988
Address: Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ SW1H 9JH SW1H 9JH
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Email: guardsmuseum@aol.com
Website: https://theguardsmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 51.50005,-0.13613
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:42
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