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Baden-Powell House

Baden Powell House contains a small permanent exhibition telling the life story of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout and Guide movements.

It describes the birth and growth of scouting from its origins on Brownsea Island to becoming a worldwide movement by the time of his death in 1941.

It also tells the story of Baden-Powell's childhood, his army career and the siege of Mafeking.

Opening Hours
Open daily from 9am until 6pm.

Location
Baden-Powell House
65-67 Queen's Gate
South Kensington
SW7

Location Map

Telephone
+44 (0)20 7584 7031

Getting There
Baden Powell House is situated on the corner of Queen's Gate and Cromwell Road, opposite the Natural History Museum.

Nearest Tube / Rail Station
Gloucester Road

Bus Routes
70, 74