The Guards Museum facts for kids
A Ferret armoured car on display outside the Guards Museum (January 2006)
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| Established | 1988 |
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| Location | Wellington Barracks |
| Type | Military |
The Guards Museum is a special military museum in Central London, England. It is found inside Wellington Barracks on Birdcage Walk, which is very close to Buckingham Palace. This barracks is the home base for five famous British Army groups known as the Foot Guards. These groups are the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, and Welsh Guards.
Discover The Guards Museum
This museum helps visitors understand what it's like to be a soldier in these historic regiments. It covers their journey from the 1600s right up to today.
A Look at History
The Guards Museum first opened its doors in 1988. Since then, it has been teaching people about the brave soldiers of the Foot Guards. The museum shares their stories from the 17th century (the 1600s) all the way to the present day.
What You Can See Inside
When you visit the museum, you will find many interesting things.
- Uniforms: There are lots of different Guards uniforms on display. You can see how their clothing has changed over hundreds of years.
- Art and Objects: The museum also has paintings, weapons, small models, and sculptures.
- Special Items: You can also see special items like "Mess Silver." These are fancy silver pieces used by the officers. All these items help explain the history of the regiments. They also show what being a soldier in the Guards is all about.
