Museums · London
The Guards Museum
In or near City of Westminster.
The Guards Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Guards Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Guards Museum showcases the history and traditions of the five regiments of the King's Household Division. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that include uniforms, medals, and personal stories from nearly 400 years of service. The museum offers insights into both ceremonial duties and active service of the Guards.
Place summary
The Guards Museum is a military museum located in London. It focuses on the history of the Foot Guards, showcasing their role in British military history. The museum features a range of exhibits, including uniforms, medals, and historical artefacts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5000, -0.1361
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1H 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7414 3430
- Nearest railway station
- St. James's Park — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- theguardsmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/4749096025 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Guards Museum?
- The Guards Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1H 9EX), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Guards Museum?
- The Guards Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Guards Museum?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1H 9EX.
- How do I get to The Guards Museum?
- The nearest railway station is St. James's Park, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1H 9EX.