COVID-19

In line with Government guidance in response to the COVID19 pandemic the Museum is currently closed. We aim to reopen as soon as possible.

Government advice on their ‘Spring Response’ roadmap can be found below:

Spring Response roadmap

FAQs

Is the Museum open?

We are currently able to open 11am-4pm Friday to Sunday. Please check our website, and also our social media channels for opening time updates before visiting us. All visitors require a pre-booked ticket.

As soon as we can we will re-open daily:

April to October

10am – 6pm

November to March

10am – 5pm

Last admission

45 minutes before closing.

Except the following days (when we are closed all day).

Marathon Day, Easter Friday, and Christmas Eve – Boxing Day

What safety measures will there be there in place?

Monday 19 July 2021 update: following the government lift on restrictions it is no longer a requirement to wear a face covering indoors, however we strongly encourage visitors to do so for the comfort of all those on site.

The safety of our visitors and staff is of paramount importance to us. We promise to continue to offer you:

  • A COVID assessed site & trained team
  • An enhanced cleaning schedule
  • A friendly & informative welcome
  • Hygiene screens at the front desk
  • Limited visitor access to ensure social distancing in the Museum
  • Hand washing facilities in the bathroom
  • Sanitiser stations throughout the Museum

Will the new multimedia guides be safe to use?

We’re thrilled to have up to date content available on our brand new multimedia guides- these and their ‘boxfresh’ headphones are cleaned twice, including immediately before being given to visitors. Sanitising wipes are also available if you wish to undertake further cleaning. You are also welcome to bring your own headphones if you prefer; the multimedia guide fits a standard audio jack (only).

How can I enjoy the Museum if I can’t visit?

Please continue to make the most of our Virtual Visit page, our new podcast and new video series on our new YouTube channel as well as our popular social media streams (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). We’re updating these as frequently as we can so you can enjoy our collection and stories from the comfort of your own home.

How can I support the Museum at this difficult time?

Being a small, self-sufficient, independent Museum, we’ve been hit hard by the current pandemic as have many other businesses. You can visit us, or support in a variety of other ways:

  1. You can order items from our online shop, pick us as your Amazon Smile charity, or buy books via our BookShopUK page.
  2. You can book an exclusive private group tour- please contact museumdirector@householdcavalry.co.uk for further information.
  3. You can make a donation- please contact museumdirector@householdcavalry.co.uk for further information.
  4. If you can’t support us financially, we’d love you to help us by sharing our online content and encouraging your network of friends and family to do the same.
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10am – 6pm, April to October / 10am – 5pm, November to March / Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

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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.