The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
Through a large glazed partition visitors can see the horses in the working stables stalls and at certain times troopers tending to them. Several AV and touch screen presentations give vivid insights into all aspects of the Household Cavalry. Visitors can even try on parts of the uniform.
Historic setting
The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall, central London, one of the city's most historic buildings. Dating from 1750, it is still the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the King's Life Guard in a daily ceremony that has remained broadly unchanged for over 350 years.
The Household Cavalry
The Household Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of the two senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Daily Ceremony
The Changing of the King's Life Guard takes place daily on Horse Guards Parade at 11am.
The daily inspection takes place at 4pm.
Schedule:
Days of Operations:
April to October: 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Sunday
November to March: 10:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday
Last admission 60min before closing.
Venue Information:
The Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
Nearest Underground: Charing Cross, Westminster or Embankment
Planned Closures:
June:
Wednesday 5th - 12:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Saturday 8th - 13:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Saturday 15th - 14:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
July:
Tuesday 9th - 13:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Wednesday 10th- 12:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Thursday 11th - 13:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Friday 12th - 14:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Monday 15th - CLOSED
Ceremonial Dates (TBC)
Christmas Eve – Boxing Day
Please note:
Disabled Access: We are committed to ensuring the Household Cavalry Museum is accessible to all visitors. If you have any queries or need any assistance, please ask.
No animals, except guide dogs are allowed in the Museum.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Highlights
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place..
One of London's most historic buildings..
Original 18th century stables Interactive handheld guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish..
Interactive handheld guide available in English.
Inclusions
Entry to Household Cavalry Museum
Exclusions
Food and drink
