Chelsea Pensioners stand alongside a visitor in the newly opened museum

Interactive Exhibition

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Interactive Exhibition

Chelsea Flower Show Closures

Please note, due to the Chelsea Flower Show taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 19th - 24th May, the following closures will be in place.

Soane Stable Yard and Cafe by Heidi Bakery
Open as usual, with exception to Thursday 22nd May when the Stable Yard and Cafe will close at 13:00 for a private event.

Shop & Post Office
The shop and Post Office will be closed all week from 19th - 26th May. If you're visiting the Chelsea Flower Show, do visit our exclusive retail stand where we have a range of new and exciting products available as well as Chelsea Flower Show exclusives!

Tours & Exhibition
There will be no tours during the week from 19th - 26th May and our Chelsea Pensioners Exhibition will be closed during this time.

Visit our Interactive Exhibition

Now open! Visit the free, interactive Exhibition in the Soane Stable Yard and learn about the fascinating history of the Royal Hospital and the lives of Chelsea Pensioners through the centuries.

Opening Times:

The Exhibition is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm, with last admission at 4.30pm.

Entry is FREE and no ticket is required. 

Eminent architect, Sir John Soane designed and built The Soane Stable Yard in 1814-17. It has been refurbished over the last three years thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and support from other benefactors and charitable trusts.
 

Chelsea Pensioners Museum at The Royal Hospital Chelsea Made possible with Heritage Fund (Small)