The Guards Museum, London

Name: The Guards Museum
Address: Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7414 3428

#1372 among attractions in London

Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Guards Museum is a military museum in Central London, England. It is in Wellington Barracks on Birdcage Walk near Buckingham Palace, which is the home of the five regiments of Foot Guards. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'0"N, 0°8'10"W

Address

Birdcage WalkCity of Westminster (St. James's)London SW1E 6HQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7414 3428

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London

Day trips

The Guards Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Churchill War Rooms, St. James's Park, Westminster Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Guards Museum open?

The Guards Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Guards Museum?

Nearby attractions include Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, London (1 min walk), Guards Chapel, London (2 min walk), London/Westminster, London (2 min walk), Birdcage Walk, London (2 min walk).

How to get to The Guards Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Guards Museum:

Bus

Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Place • Lines: 38, N38 (10 min walk)
Victoria Station • Lines: 13, 16, 170, 185, 2, 36, 44, A6, C10, N136, N16, N2, N44 (12 min walk)

Metro

Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (10 min walk)
Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (13 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (14 min walk)
Charing Cross (19 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (15 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (19 min walk)