Was so looking forward to visiting this museum, but I have to say I was disappointed. Though I only paid for myself I would have paid more. They need to get into this century and give customers head phones and be allowed to take photos. Found that odd! So much to read and if your eyes are not good you have had it! The museum looks tired, needs a revamp and maybe they need to section it off into regiment's where they can! I would say you need about 1hr45mins. The museum closes at 4, but the shop next Door was even more disappointing. It was 3:40 and the gentleman refused to let us in when it clearly states 4pm. So couldn't buy any souvenirs. I understand it's run by volunteers but even still. I think you need to take a walk up to Horse Guards Parade and see how they do it.

Delighted to have observed the mustering and changing of guard work ups. The location of the barracks is excellent for enjoying St. James park across the street, or watching their ranks formation and inspection, catching some of the band action, then walking at speed to Buckingham Palace to catch horse guards action. The band played very crowd pleasing tunes from Indiana Jones and Star Wars on this day, a Monday. Plenty of observers, but still space for front row viewing, but I think crowd to watch here waaaay less than in front of Palace. All in all, lovely entertainment, and wandering through the park makes for a nice outing.