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The Household Cavalry Museum: Entry Ticket

See the changing of the Horse Guard and the troopers caring for their horses

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Household Cavalry Museum
Registered address: Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX, London, GB
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Last admission: 1 hour before closing
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Important information

* There are no lockers for luggage * No animals allowed inside the museum, except for guide dogs * The King's Life Guard change daily at 11:00 (weekdays) / 10:00 (Sundays) on Horse Guards Parade

Highlights & Description

  • Get up close and personal to the changing of the King’s Mounted Bodyguard, and see the troopers at work caring for the horses they ride when protecting the Royal Family
  • Learn the history and mission of the Household Cavalry, formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II
  • Celebrate the work of HM The King’s bodyguard, the Household Cavalry – the highest rank in the British Army

Ever wished you could look through a window and see into the 18th century? Head to The Household Cavalry Museum and you can do just that. Learn about the troopers’ training, see amazing rare objects and witness the King’s Life Guard - a ceremony that's stayed the same for 350 years!

You can't get more British than this! Here's your chance to learn the history and mission of the Household Cavalry, the highest rank in the British Army, formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II!

Dating from the 1700, Whitehall's famous Horse Guards Building is home to the Household Cavalry Museum where you can see the real troopers working with horses. Witness the rigorous training undertaken by King's guards, take part in educational interactive displays and see rare objects that have never before been on public display.

This is also a great place to see the changing of the guard without the crowds at Buckingham Palace - they do it right in front of the museum. Will you be the one to make the serious man laugh?

Show your smartphone ticket at the admission desk. The museum entrance is via the Horse Guards Road, next to the equestrian statue of the Viscount Wolseley.

Getting There

  • Metro to Charing Cross, Embankment, Westminster, or St James's Park
  • Bus Lines 12, 53, 159 or 453 to Whitehall Horseguards Avenue
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The Household Cavalry Museum
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX, London
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  • Cancellation is possible until 72 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit.

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Erin ,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
21 Jul 2019
Excellent
This is the first time of using the app since downloading and it was very very good and smooth. I just showed the barcode ticket at reception and that was all.. Would highly recommend this app to anyone
This is the first time of using the app since downloading and it was very very good and smooth. I just showed the barcode ticket at reception and that was all.. Would highly recommend this app to anyone
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Megan,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
10 Mar 2022
Good
Very interesting and you do get to see the horses through a tinted screen. The staff in the shop were very knowledgeable and helpful too.
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Anonymous
28 Feb 2022
Good
Great place to visit when watching the changing of the guard at Horseguards parade. You can look into the stables through the glass viewing area. Kids loved trying on the outfits and waving at the...
Great place to visit when watching the changing of the guard at Horseguards parade. You can look into the stables through the glass viewing area. Kids loved trying on the outfits and waving at the soldiers returning from the parade!
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