Being in the heart of ceremonial London, the museum is a great addition to any group day out. The Banqueting House is directly opposite Horse Guards and has links to our founding. The Guards Museum, Churchill War Rooms, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s Gallery and The Royal Mews are a short walk away.
For visitor comfort, we only offer tours to groups of up to 25 visitors at one time. Should you wish for museum staff guided tours rather than use of an audio guide (included free of charge in entry price) we will discuss breaking up the group into smaller numbers and staggering entry times.
Tours must be confirmed in writing prior to a visit.
With only one visitor toilet on site, tour leaders of large groups are asked to direct visitors to the St James’ Park facilities opposite us (across the Parade Ground) before arriving at the museum for their visit.
Visitors may wish to make the most of visiting in time for the:
11:00hrs Guard change on the Parade Ground (10:00hrs on Sunday)
16:00hrs Garrison Inspection in the Front Yard (off Whitehall)
Please note that there are no catering facilities on site.
We welcome groups with a 10% discount on groups of 8 or more which reduces prices to:
| TICKET TYPE | PRICE |
| Adults | £9.00 |
| Adults (Concessions) | £7.20 |
We also offer group tours:
A 5 minute welcome talk is available free of charge for groups; please request at time of booking.
Additional tours options:
All tours are within opening hours; please request at time of booking.
| TICKET TYPE | PRICE |
| 20 min welcome overview for up to 5-15 guests | Admission tickets + £25 |
| 1 hr Guided Tour for 5-15 guests | Admission tickets + £75 |
| 1 hr Director’s Tour for 5-15 guests | Admission tickets + £150 |
Private tours are available for smaller groups.
Household Division group visitor ticket offer
Joint ticket to the Household Cavalry Museum, the Guards Chapel and the Guards Museum.
Please email us for further information.
The museum will be closed on the following dates & timings:
CLOSED – Sunday 17 November
Thursday 21 November – Open 10am – 3.30pm (last admission at 2.30pm)
Friday 29 November – Open 12pm – 5pm (last admission at 4pm)
Tuesday 3rd December – Open 1pm – 5pm (last admission at 4pm)
Wednesday 4th December – Open 10am – 4pm (last admission at 3pm)
Tuesday 17th December – Open 10am – 2pm (last admission at 1pm)
CLOSED 24th, 25th and 26th December
Tuesday 31 December – Open 10am – 2pm (last admission 1pm)