The Royal Dragoon Guards Museum is located in the heart of York, North Yorkshire, near the Jorvik Viking Centre. Exhibits present the regiment's history from the late 17th century to present day activities. Displays include uniforms, prints, paintings, weapons and regimental artefacts. There is also a regimental gift shop. The museum is located in the same building as the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire Museum at 3a Tower Street - 53°57′22″N 1°04′51″W / 53.95624°N 1.0809°W / 53.95624; -1.0809.
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