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Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LT
Yorkshire
England

Collection details
Archives
Weapons and War

Facilities

Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General enquiries (Tel) : 0113 220 1916
General information (Fax) : 0113 220 1955
E-mail : enquiries@armouries.org.uk
Website : www.royalarmouries.org

Open
Daily 1000-1700


Closed
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Admission charges
Free Museum Entry

Description
Discover 3000 years of history.

Take a journey through history from the Dark Ages to the present day. Witness stories unfold when you explore our five themed galleries and get up close to fascinating objects.

See over 8000 priceless exhibits, including the magnificent Guinness World Record breaking 16th century elephant armour. The largest armour in the world!!

See history brought to life.

Enjoy hearing the stories told by our skilled interpreters and watch horse shows and falconry displays in our Tiltyard.

Don't miss the jousting competitions at Easter and August bank holiday.

Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
Armour And Weaponry From Narnia And Lord Of The Rings At Royal Armouries, Leeds
Royal Armouries Summer Exhibition Brings Hollywood To Life
MGM 2008 - Win A Cultural Experience With TopLots Auctions On eBay From May 15
Royal Armouries Calls For Partnerships To Tackle Knife Crime
Hundred Years War Manuscripts Come To Royal Armouries Leeds
Bidding Hots Up For Top Lots Heritage eBay Auction

Trails
Somme 90th Anniversary - Visit UK Museums With WWI Exhibits
Leeds Industrial Heritage Trail
VE Day 60 Years: Leeds - A Manufacturing City During Wartime

Events
Arms and Armour from the Movies: The Wonderful World of WETA  Exhibition

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
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