The Fusilier Museum London

RRF, HM Tower of London
London
Greater London
EC3N 4AB
England

Website

www.fusiliermuseumlondon.org

E-mail

dale@fusiliermuseumlondon.org

Telephone

0203 166 6912

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The Fusilier Museum tells the story of a British army regiment, formed at the Tower of London in 1685 by King James II.

The museum is housed in a building originally built as army Officers' quarters. The building still houses the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' Regimental Headquarters and the Officers' Mess, which is used for formal dinners and ceremonial occasions.

Highlights of the museum's collection include 12 Victoria Cross Medals won by the Regiment, the Uniform and Bearskin of King George V a former Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment and an Eagle Standard of the 82nd Regiment of the French Line captured by the Royal Fusiliers during the Napoleonic Wars.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Summer (1/3 - 31/10)
Tues - Sat : 9.00 - 17.30
Sun - Mon : 10.00 - 17.30

Winter (1/11 - 28/2)
Tues - Sat : 9.00 - 16.30
Sun - Mon : 10.00 - 16.30

 Admission charges

The museum is free with access to the Tower of London site. Up to date charges can be found on Historic Royal Palaces website www.hrp.org.uk

 Getting there

By tube : to Tower Hill (Circle and District Lines)

By train : to Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
From Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
From London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.

By bus routes : 15, 25, 42, 78. 100, RV1 as well as all major sightseeing buses

By bike : there are bike stands located next to the Tower of London shop

By boat : to Tower Pier (departing from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.)

A picture of an Eagle standard captured by the Royal Fusiliers from the French during the Napoleonic Wars.

The Fusilier Museum collects objects relating to the Regiment and its members.
The collection is rich in uniforms, flags, silver and insignia which have help to distinguish the Regiment and create a unique Regimental identity throughout history.
The need and desire of the Regiment to keep records has resulted in the museum having a wonderful archive of photographs, personal letters and war diaries.
Souvenirs, taken from vanished enemies or bought from exotic campaign locations are another strength.
The museum is very proud of its medal collection which includes 12 of the 20 Royal Fusilier Victoria Crosses.

Getting there

By tube : to Tower Hill (Circle and District Lines)

By train : to Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
From Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
From London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.

By bus routes : 15, 25, 42, 78. 100, RV1 as well as all major sightseeing buses

By bike : there are bike stands located next to the Tower of London shop

By boat : to Tower Pier (departing from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.)

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