The Household Cavalry Museum

The Household Cavalry Museum is a living Museum in the heart of Horse Guards, Whitehall, London.

It celebrates the history and accomplishments of The Household Cavalry offering a unique 'behind the scenes' look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and armoured reconnaissance role of HM The Queen's Mounted Bodyguard.
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Dress like a Cavalryman

in our uniforms: tunic, cuirass and helmet. See if you’ve got the mettle to protect the Monarch at home and abroad.
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See the regiment in action

with hourly sentry changes, daily morning guard changes and daily afternoon Garrison Inspections.
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Peek into the working stables

to see what it takes to care for our many beautiful horses.
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Fun for the whole family

with school focused workshops and holiday and half term events.
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Guided tours

can be arranged in advance for groups up to 20. Larger groups can be accommodated but are split into two.
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Touchscreen multimedia guides

are available in 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Mandarin) and included in the ticket price for all paying guests.

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Whether you deserve a day out to yourself, a trip with friends or a family outing, the museum is always a great place to visit. Tickets make a brilliant gift too.

Household Cavalry

Collections & Research

With one of the finest collections of regimental silver split between Knightsbridge and Windsor, see the ‘crown jewels’ of the collection here at Whitehall- including our William III drums and the Zetland Trophy.

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I had a chance to visit this museum and was not disappointed. The exhibit on saddles and tack is adjacent to the stable and you get a chance to watch the work going on in the stables. These young men take great pride in their responsibilities as soldiers and keepers of these fine horses. The exhibits were extraordinary and well done. A must-see!

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Blog stories

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Tales of the Household Cavalry

28 Jan 2021

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World Horse Appreciation Day

16 Nov 2020

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Household Cavalry Museum video series

19 Oct 2020

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Regimental Historian YouTube channel

19 May 2020

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VE Day 75

08 May 2020

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Speedicut novels and Desert Island Disaster

29 Apr 2020

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History Hit with Dan Snow and Christopher Joll

14 Apr 2020

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Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland interview

03 Apr 2020

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Not a Lot of People Know This... podcast

26 Mar 2020

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CastleTrek Challenge raises £20,000 for charities

12 Aug 2019

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Congratulations To A Former Comrade

07 May 2019

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Castle Trek

05 Feb 2019

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Armstice, 100 Years On

11 Nov 2018

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Welkom in Groot-Brittannië!

23 Oct 2018

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A True Cavalry Horse

29 Aug 2018

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In Memoriam

20 Jul 2018

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Waterloo

18 Jun 2018

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Trooping The Colour

09 Jun 2018

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Charles II

29 May 2018

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Congratulations To A Former Comrade

19 May 2018

The Battle of Abu Klea

16 Jan 2018

Christmas for the Cavalry...

25 Dec 2017

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The Guards at Christmas

18 Dec 2017

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We Will Remember Them

11 Nov 2017

To The Last Man...

30 Oct 2017

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Ride to Khiva

23 Sep 2017

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Charge!

28 Aug 2017

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The Marquis of Granby

31 Jul 2017

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The Household Battalion: Passchendaele

31 Jul 2017

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In Memoriam, July 20th 1982

20 Jul 2017

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The Battle of Waterloo 18 June 1815

18 Jun 2017

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Royal Oak Day

29 May 2017

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Household Cavalry Regimental Associations Battlefield Tour 2017

22 May 2017

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So It Begins...

08 May 2017

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Merry Christmas to you from all at The Household Cavalry Museum!

25 Dec 2016

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Meet Oxford!

20 Dec 2016

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Colonel Frederick Burnaby

21 Nov 2016

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Charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava

19 Nov 2016

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Portable Altar

15 Nov 2016

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We will remember them

13 Nov 2016

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Death medal of 2nd Lieutenant Howard Avenel Bligh St George

12 Nov 2016

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On display in our 'Sacrifice' cabinet

11 Nov 2016

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Remembrance Sunday

10 Nov 2016

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In line with current Government requirements, the Museum is closed. We aim to reopen as soon as possible. We will fulfil online shop orders ASAP. Please watch this space for updates.

When open once more pre-booking is required; choose your arrival timeslot here, last entry 3pm.

For more information on Coronavirus and to see how you can SUPPORT the Museum please see here.

You can still enjoy our Virtual Visit page, our new podcast and our new YouTube Channel any time. 

Don't forget to watch the newest video series from our celebrated Regimental Historian, Christopher Joll and to also visit his website to enjoy more of his swashbuckling adventures both fact and fiction- fun for all!