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.

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.