The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

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The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT
  • Monday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 5:00pm

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Royal Armouries Museum
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The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is home to the national collection of arms and armour, set in Leeds Dock, just a short walk from Leeds city centre.

The building houses five floors of galleries, with over 4,500 objects on display in the purpose-built museum.

Discover how arms and armour have shaped society, art, and culture throughout history, and enjoy watching historic armour and weapons brought to life as the Live Interpretation Team use live combat demonstrations to show you how they were used.

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