Household Cavalry Museum

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Save over 37% on your Household Cavalry Museum family tickets for one of the best days out in London 

Explore the history of the Horse Guard in London and see the guards and horses in person at the Household Cavalry Museum in London. 

  • Adult tickets from £10
  • Child (5-16 year olds), senior (60+) and student (ID required) tickets from £8
  • All serving Military personnel (ID required) tickets from £5
  • Save over 37% on Family Tickets for two adults and over 2-3 children from £27.50

Get your Household Cavalry Museum tickets today to make the most of one of the best family days out in London. 

See the Horse Guard and Cavalry at one of the best museums in London today

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 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00am - a ceremony that's stayed the same for 350 years! With hourly sentry changes, daily morning guard changes and daily afternoon inspections, there's plenty of opportunities throughout the day to see the Regiment in action.

You'll also get to check out the many exhibits of the museum, exploring centuries of British military history in one of the finest collections of military artefacts in London. Be sure to also take a peek into the working stables and witness the care and attention that goes in to looking after the beautiful horses of the Guard. 

Don't miss the Household Cavalry Museum on your London visit in a marvellous day out for families on a fun and affordable day out for everyone! 

Horse Guards Parade,
Whitehall,
London SW1A 2AX
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How to find us

By tube: 

The nearest stations to the Household Cavalry Museum are: Charing Cross - 7 minute walk, Westminster - 5 minute walk, Embankment - 7 minute walk

April 2024 - October 2024

Opening Times
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Gift Shop
  • Toilets

The changing of the King's Life Guard takes place on Horse Guards Parade on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am. There is currently no Guard Change on a weekend.

The Daily Inspection takes place at 4:00pm at the Front Yard Whitehall.

No animals are allowed at the Household Cavalry Museum, with the exception of guide dogs. 

The Household Cavalry Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. 

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