Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
Features
- ” Colt Navy Model 1861 revolvers
- 17th-century arms
- 18th-century firearms
- 19th- & 20th-century military equipment
- Africa & Asia gallery displays
- ancient & medieval weapons
- armour for Henry Prince of Wales
- armour of King James II
- bronze dagger axe
- crossbow challenge range
- decorated burgonet helmet
- flintlock muzzle-loading sporting gun by James Low
- golden winged lion
- Hall of Steel trophy weapons display
- Harquebusier armour by Richard Holden
- interactive digital exhibits
- Japanese armour of King James VI & I
- jousting saddles
- M-41A pulse rifle from “Aliens
- Make: Believe film-prop guns
- medieval bascinet ‘houndskull’ visor
- Mughal elephant armour
- Peace Gallery exhibits
- portrait of Emperor Charles V by Rubens
- Self-Defence Gallery arms
- Tabar axe head
- Tipu Sultan’s parade helmet and cuirass
- tournament suits of armour
Description
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds Dock is Britain’s national museum of arms and armour, housing the National Collection that spans 700 years and six continents. Housed in a purpose-built landmark opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996, it features five themed galleries, a dramatic Hall of Steel trophy staircase and daily live combat demonstrations. Interactive displays include immersive crossbow ranges, armour-fitting experiences and family-friendly hands-on zones. The museum also offers a café overlooking the River Aire, a well-stocked gift shop, free Wi-Fi, a research library, accessible lifts and hearing-loop induction throughout the galleries.
Photo credit: Stephen Bowler
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Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT
Contact Info
- +44 (0)113 220 1916
- enquiries@armouries.org.uk
- royalarmouries.org
- Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT