two boys, one in world war one uniform and the other in armour

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Discover the world of the warrior through the ages from the medieval knight to the modern-day soldier.

The Museum’s five galleries are packed with arms and armour from around the globe including Henry VIII’s personal tournament garnitures, the exquisitely decorated armours of the Japanese shoguns and the world-record breaking elephant armour.

Price: Free museum entry

See also

  • Hunting Gallery

    The Hunting gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.

  • Oriental Gallery

    The Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.

  • Self Defence Gallery

    Self Defence gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.

  • Tournament Gallery

    See how tournaments developed over hundreds of years, and the armours used for foot combat, jousting and for horses.

  • War Gallery

    The War gallery is on the second and third floor of the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It presents the development of weapons and the art of warfare from early history to World War II and beyond.

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