During the bicentennial year of the City of London, Ontario, The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum invites you to discover their new exhibition Fascinating Redcoats or the Story of Wolseley Barracks between 26 June and 20 September 2026 at Wolseley Barracks. 

The exhibition traces the origins and evolution of the Infantry School building – now known as “A” Block at Wolseley Barracks– on lands once part of Treaty 6 of 1792. Through archival maps, architectural drawings, photographs, and other artefacts, Fascinating Redcoats reveals how the arrival of “D” Company of the Infantry School Corps transformed the local landscape, economy, and community life.

Visitors will be introduced to stories of the soldiers and their families who lived and worked at the barracks. Households, offices, and entertainment were part of the architectural design. The exhibition also highlights the building’s distinctive features and construction, overseen by the Public Works Department in Ottawa, and executed by local businesses.

Five Curated Tours are scheduled through the summer to enhance visitors' experience. Check this link for details.

Special hours 19 and 20 Sept 2026: 11am - 5pm. During Doors Open London the museum is open extended hours.

Discover the fascinating history of Wolseley Barracks and The Royal Canadian Regiment.  Explore the museum’s galleries and view the temporary exhibition “Fascinating Redcoats” on its closing weekend. Join us for any or all of the special Curated Tours, Saturday or Sunday, and a performance by the Golden Harps Steel Band at 1pm on Sunday. 

19 September 2026

• 11am - 5pm Temporary exhibition, “Fascinating Redcoats” and museum galleries open
• 11:30am Curated Tour - How the Valley at Carling’s Farm became Wolseley Barracks
• 2:30pm Curated Tour -The Infantry School Building: Central Planning Local Execution

20 September 2026

• 11am - 5pm Temporary exhibition, “Fascinating Redcoats” and museum galleries open
• 11:30am Curated Tour - Now and Then: the Ever Changing Military Presence 
• 1:00pm Golden Harps Steel Band performance 
• 2:30pm Curated Tour - Mrs. Horner and Mrs. Kaye: Two Women Who Called Wolseley Barracks Home

Opening Hours & Access to the museum

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm

The museum may close without notice in the event of inclement weather or other emergencies. Check our website and social media before coming.

If your group is larger than  eight adults and/or children, please request a booking. Online guided tours and other digital programming is available on Tuesdays, please contact us for more information. 

We do not charge admission fees, but we appreciate financial donations and honorariums.

Starting 1 April 2026, visitors will be required to provide a government issued photo ID at the controlled access point to the military property. For school groups/buses, the group leader ID is sufficient, yet youth over 16 yrs old, and other adults in the group, are encouraged to carry their own form of identification.