Household Cavalry Museum, Military museum in Horse Guards, Westminster, United Kingdom.
Description
The Household Cavalry Museum is a military museum located within the Horse Guards building in Westminster that displays ceremonial uniforms, historical equipment, and paintings from British cavalry history. The exhibits document the traditions and developments of this regiment over several centuries.
History
The museum is housed in the 18th-century Horse Guards building and showcases the history of one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. The regiment has served the monarchy for over 300 years and played a key role in British military history.
Culture
The collection displays uniforms and medals that reflect the ceremonial traditions of the royal cavalry. You can see how these items remain in active use during parades and official occasions today.
Practical
The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and provides access to exhibition areas with historical objects and paintings. A special feature is the chance to watch working cavalry soldiers and horses through a glass partition in the original stables on a daily basis.
Did you know?
A fascinating feature is access to the original 18th-century stables where visitors can watch active cavalry soldiers working with their horses on a daily basis. This direct view reveals that the stables remain fully functional and are not just a museum display.
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