Royal Armouries

Royal Armouries We are the UK's National Museum of Arms and Armour. The Royal Armouries is home to the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms, armour and artillery.
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You will find our museum collections across Leeds, Fort Nelson in Portsmouth and The White Tower at the Tower of London. Entry into the museum is FREE.

07/06/2026

Not long now untill the international exhibition Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World opens in Leeds ⚔️

For the first time in the UK, see over 250 rare and exciting objects from Mongolia which will tell the story of how the feared Mongol warriors of the Steppe, masters of horse and bow, forged an empire that gave us the first postal system, paper money and a policy of religious tolerance.

Illustration Art by David MacKenzie
Exhibition produced by Nomad Exhibitions in association with Château des ducs de Bretagne (officiel)

2 kings, 12,000 guests, 66,000 litres of beer.506 years ago today, the Field of Cloth of Gold (aka one of history's most...
07/06/2026

2 kings, 12,000 guests, 66,000 litres of beer.

506 years ago today, the Field of Cloth of Gold (aka one of history's most lavish and expensive peace parties) was just beginning.

The meeting between King Henry VIII and King Francis I was the result of six difficult years of diplomacy, and was orchestrated to cement and celebrate the new-found peace between England and France.

What ensued was 18 days of diplomacy, jousting, feasting, and all-round abundance. With the royal frenemies determined to outshine the other, no expensive was spared - and not even a last-minute outfit change could prevent Henry from looking his best.

Pictured here is the armour Henry VIII wore during the foot combat tournaments. Intricately decorated with Tudor roses, saints and foliage, arranged in a chequered pattern. The king would have appeared spectacular when fighting at the barriers.

📍Field of Cloth of Gold, Tournament Gallery, Leeds Royal Armouries

👉 Swipe to see an illustration for an idea of what the armour might have looked like back in 1520 (c.Michael Perry)

The Normandy Landings on June 6th 1944 marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.For many servicemen, the ...
06/06/2026

The Normandy Landings on June 6th 1944 marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

For many servicemen, the monument of Fort Nelson, our sister site in Portsmouth, was the very last thing they could see on British soil as they set out on what remains, to this day, the largest seaborne invasion ever seen.

As we mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the Royal Armouries pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom.

04/06/2026

The story of the Mongol Empire is far more complex than you might think...

Our new exhibition Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changes the World, explores the world of the Mongol Empire beyond the battlefield, revealing how a nomadic people transformed the course of global history.

Get your tickets now: https://royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-on/genghis-khan

Exhibition produced by Nomad Exhibitions in association with Château des ducs de Bretagne (officiel)

Teachers! 📣Looking to bring your pupils to the Royal Armouries Museum next academic year? Get in touch, quick!Our immers...
04/06/2026

Teachers! 📣

Looking to bring your pupils to the Royal Armouries Museum next academic year? Get in touch, quick!

Our immersive and hands-on workshops are filling up fast.

Look over our range of workshops for KS1-KS5 or opt for a free self-directed visit.

For more information or to book, contact [email protected]

A cannon small enough to drag up a mountain... and into the trenches.This week on What Is This Weapon? Jonathan examines...
03/06/2026

A cannon small enough to drag up a mountain... and into the trenches.

This week on What Is This Weapon? Jonathan examines a smol artillery piece: the Austro-Hungarian 3.7 cm Infanteriegeschütz M.15.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/GomBwcDOKT0

We have an interesting silhouette for you all today...See if you think you know it by commenting below and join Jonathan...
03/06/2026

We have an interesting silhouette for you all today...

See if you think you know it by commenting below and join Jonathan at 16:30 on our YouTube channel to see if you were right.

Museum entrance changes⚠️On Wednesday 3rd June, our Main Entrance to the museum will be closed. Please enter via the Wes...
01/06/2026

Museum entrance changes⚠️

On Wednesday 3rd June, our Main Entrance to the museum will be closed. Please enter via the West (Side) Entrance to the building.

Anyone with accessibility needs will be able to use the main entrance.

Our Masters Cafe will be closed to museum visitors on these days but our Coffee Shop on Level 2 will be open serving sandwiches, snacks and drinks.

Last call for an archaeological adventure ⛏️Follow the trail and solve the mystery of the Saxon in the pit, make jewels,...
30/05/2026

Last call for an archaeological adventure ⛏️

Follow the trail and solve the mystery of the Saxon in the pit, make jewels, play games of old, join sword school and watch warriors battle before your eyes - our Saxons Story Hunters event ends on Sunday!

Book your (free!) tickets now: https://royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-on/saxon-story-hunters

Address

Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS101LT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441132201999

Website

https://shop.royalarmouries.org/, https://bit.ly/43abyrx

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