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Fusilier Museum tickets

Included with Tower of London tickets

Timings

RECOMMENDED DURATION

3 hours

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Quick overview

  • Access: Included in all Tower of London tickets
  • Separate ticket: Not required
  • When you'll see it: Midway through your visit, near the Inner Ward
  • Visit duration: 30–45 min self-guided / 45–60 min with a guided tour
  • Best time: Weekday mornings or the final two hours before closing
  • Restrictions: Standard museum rules apply; photography permitted unless otherwise indicated for temporary exhibitions
Military medals and badges displayed at the Fusilier Museum.

How to access Fusilier Museum

The Fusilier Museum is included with every Tower of London ticket, so there's no need to purchase separate admission.

Located within the Tower grounds near the Royal Fusiliers' former headquarters, it's typically visited after seeing the White Tower and before completing the remainder of the fortress. Choose a guided Tower tour if you'd like richer context about the regiment's role in Britain's military history before browsing the museum at your own pace.

How to best experience the Fusilier Museum

Best time to visit

Head here before midday on weekdays or during the final afternoon hours, when the galleries are generally quieter. Fewer visitors mean more uninterrupted time to examine the medals, uniforms, and personal artefacts, many of which reward a closer look rather than a quick walk-through.

How long to spend

Allow 30–45 minutes if you're visiting independently, enough to follow the regiment's story through its collections. A guided visit or audio commentary can extend this to around an hour, offering greater insight into the battles, people, and objects on display.

Where it fits in your itinerary

The museum sits comfortably in the middle of a Tower visit, making it an ideal pause between the fortress's busiest landmarks. After the White Tower and before moving on to the battlements or Crown Jewels, it offers a quieter, indoor change of pace.

Crowd patterns

Unlike the Crown Jewels, the Fusilier Museum rarely sees sustained queues. Visitor numbers rise during school holidays and weekends, but the galleries generally remain calm, making it one of the easiest places within the Tower to browse without feeling hurried.

What to prioritise if time is short

Begin with the Victoria Cross displays and medal collections before moving to the historic uniforms and battlefield artefacts. Finish with the personal letters, photographs, and stories of individual Fusiliers, which bring the regiment's history to life in a memorable way.

Common mistakes to avoid

Many visitors walk past the museum while heading between major landmarks, assuming it's an optional detour with little to offer. Don't rush through the introductory galleries either—the early exhibits explain the regiment's origins and make the later collections far more meaningful.

Best tickets to experience the Fusilier Museum

Ticket typeWhy choose it

Standard tickets

Ideal if you're planning a self-paced visit and want enough time to browse the museum's military collections alongside the Tower's major landmarks.

Skip-the-line tickets

Enter the Tower with minimal waiting, giving you more time to enjoy quieter spaces like the Fusilier Museum without feeling pressed for time.

Tickets with Beefeater Meet & Greet

Start your visit with exclusive access to a Beefeater before the crowds arrive, adding fascinating stories and historical context that enrich your museum visit.

Combo tickets

Pair the Tower with other top London attractions while still enjoying full access to the Fusilier Museum, making them ideal for sightseeing over one or more days.

Why it's worth seeing

The Fusilier Museum offers a more personal perspective on British military history than anywhere else within the Tower of London. Rather than focusing on monarchs or fortifications, it tells the story of ordinary soldiers through the uniforms they wore, the medals they earned, and the belongings they carried into battle. Many exhibits were donated by Fusiliers and their families, giving the collection an authenticity that's difficult to replicate.

The Victoria Cross collection

The museum houses an impressive display of Victoria Crosses, Britain's highest military decoration for gallantry. Accompanied by personal accounts and battlefield stories, the medals reveal the extraordinary circumstances in which they were awarded, transforming them from ceremonial objects into deeply human narratives.

Uniforms and battlefield artefacts

Trace the evolution of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers through ceremonial dress, campaign uniforms, weapons, and equipment spanning more than three centuries. Together, these objects illustrate how warfare, technology, and the daily lives of soldiers changed across different conflicts.

Personal stories of the Fusiliers

Look beyond the military displays to find letters, diaries, photographs, and keepsakes belonging to individual Fusiliers. These intimate objects offer glimpses into life beyond the battlefield, highlighting friendships, families, and personal sacrifices that shaped the regiment's history.

Historical & cultural significance

  • Centuries of military heritage: Established in 1962, the museum preserves the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' history while tracing its roots through predecessor regiments dating back to 1685.
  • Historic Tower connection: Located within the Tower of London, the regiment's long-standing headquarters, the museum reflects the enduring relationship between the fortress and British military history.
  • A living regimental archive: Thousands of medals, uniforms, weapons, photographs, and personal records are carefully preserved, documenting generations of service across conflicts spanning more than three centuries.
  • More than a museum: Alongside welcoming visitors, the museum continues to serve as the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' official heritage centre, preserving its traditions for future generations.

Notable figures

George VI

Honorary Colonel whose support strengthened the regiment's public profile during the Second World War.

Charles James Napier

Respected British Army general who served with the Royal Fusiliers early in his distinguished military career.

Sir William Maynard Gomm

Senior British Army officer and former Royal Fusilier who later became Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.

John McCrae

Canadian physician, soldier, and author of In Flanders Fields, who served alongside Fusilier units during the First World War.

Know before you go

Fusilier Museum
  • Opening hours: The Fusilier Museum follows the Tower of London's daily opening hours and welcomes visitors whenever the fortress is open to the public.
  • Last admission: Entry to the museum is available until the Tower of London's final admission time, after which no additional visitors are permitted.
  • Seasonal schedule: Opening and closing times may vary throughout the year, reflecting seasonal Tower schedules, public holidays, and special ceremonial events.
  • Temporary closures: Individual galleries or exhibitions may occasionally close for maintenance, conservation work, or exhibition changes without affecting general museum admission.
Best time to visit
  • Inside the Tower: The Fusilier Museum is located within the Tower of London grounds, close to the Royal Fusiliers' historic regimental headquarters building.
  • Entry point: Visitors access the museum using their Tower of London admission; no independent entrance or separate admissions desk is available.
  • Finding the museum: Directional signs placed throughout the Tower guide visitors from the main visitor route to the museum's entrance with ease.
  • Walking distance: The museum is reached on foot through the Tower complex using paved internal pathways shared with other visitor attractions and buildings.
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  • Step-free access: Most public galleries can be accessed using step-free routes, making the museum suitable for many wheelchair users and mobility aid users.
  • Mobility aids: Wheelchairs, walking frames, and other personal mobility aids are permitted throughout accessible exhibition spaces inside the museum building.
  • Assistance dogs: Registered assistance dogs are welcome inside the museum and throughout the wider Tower of London visitor areas without additional restrictions.
  • Visitor facilities: Accessible toilets and visitor support services are available within the Tower of London for guests requiring additional assistance during their visit.
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  • Photography: Personal photography is generally permitted, although temporary exhibitions or loaned objects may display additional photography restrictions within individual galleries.
  • Food and drinks: Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum galleries to help protect historic collections and maintain exhibition spaces.
  • Large bags: Oversized luggage and bulky bags may be restricted under the Tower of London's standard security and visitor entry procedures.
  • Handling exhibits: Artefacts must not be touched unless clearly identified as interactive displays intended for supervised visitor participation.

Frequently asked questions about Fusilier Museum

Yes. Admission to the Fusilier Museum is included with every valid Tower of London ticket.

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