Household Cavalry Museum

Visit London’s living museum

It celebrates the history and accomplishments of The Household Cavalry offering a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and armoured reconnaissance role of HM The King’s Mounted Bodyguard.

Discover The Household Cavalry Museum

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Dress like a Cavalry Soldier

Dress like a Cavalry Soldier

In our uniforms: tunic, cuirass and helmet. See if you’ve got the mettle to protect the Monarch at home and abroad.

See the Regiment in action

See the Regiment in action

Hourly sentry changes, daily morning guard changes and daily afternoon 4pm inspection

Peek into the working stables

Peek into the working stables

Learn in the museum what it takes to care for our many beautiful horses.

Venue Hire

Venue Hire

The Museum offers a truly distinguished venue for corporate and private events.

The whole museum is available for daytime hire as well as being perfect for evening events.

Private tours

Private tours

Can be arranged in advance for groups up to 20. Larger groups can be accommodated but are split into two.
Group information can be seen HERE.
Private tours can be booked HERE.

Find Out What's On

Find Out What's On

Enjoy events, workshops, guided tours and more!

Visit our What’s On page for all the details.

Discover the Household Cavalry Museum

10am – 6pm, April to October / 10am – 5pm, November to March / Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

Virtual Tour of the Household Cavalry Museum

Virtual Tour of the Household Cavalry Museum

On the virtual tour of the museum, you can step into Horse Guards building and wander through the stables, and tour our exhibition.

We look forward to welcoming you to the museum in person, but until then we hope you enjoy your virtual visit.

The Household Cavalry museum is one of the most phenomenal small museums that you could ever visit. It’s power does not come from its vastness, but the compactness of its very personal collection across the centuries.

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Dress like a Cavalryman

Uniform is a big part of who we are and identifies us to each other. The best way to learn about our uniforms is to try them on – so don’t forget your camera! Tag us in your social media feed for a chance to win a free return visit and entry into our competitions.

Helmet

Find the hidden messages on the helmet and learn what difference a white or red plume makes. Why do we wear them and what are they made of?

Tunic

Who wears red and who wears blue? What does the braiding mean?

Cuirass

What’s the hidden secret behind this shiny armour? Why is it an honour to wear one and how could the straps save your neck?

Jack boots

These boots aren’t made for walking; why are they the shape they are and what makes them so strong?

Private Hire and Events

Private Hire and Events

With its splendid setting on Horse Guards Parade in the very heart of ceremonial London, the museum not only celebrates the history and work of HM The King’s bodyguard, the Household Cavalry, the highest rank in the British Army, but also offers itself as a wonderful and unique setting for a private use.

I had a chance to visit this museum and was not disappointed. The exhibit on saddles and tack is adjacent to the stable and you get a chance to watch the work going on in the stables. These young men take great pride in their responsibilities as soldiers and keepers of these fine horses. The exhibits were extraordinary and well done. A must-see!

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Collections and Research

Collections and Research

With one of the finest collections of regimental silver split between Knightsbridge and Windsor, see the ‘crown jewels’ of the collection here at Whitehall- including our William III drums and the Zetland Trophy.

Important notice, If you are planning a trip to London in September:

Please note that between 2-24 September 2024, some of the King’s Life Guard Ceremonial duties will change.

There will be no horses at Horse Guards or 1100hrs Mounted Guard Change during this time. 

The soldiers will change from Mounted Review Order to Dismounted Review Order. Dismounted soldiers will still be seen daily in the Tilt Yard between 1000hrs and 1600hrs, with a dismounted Guard change ceremony taking place at 1100hrs and the traditional 1600 hrs parade. This is to allow essential infrastructure maintenance to take place.

The public will also continue to see the dismounted soldiers on duty at Horse Guards on a daily basis during this time.

This does mean that there will be no horses to see through our glass viewing window in the museum during this period but the museum will remain open.