Royal Armouries

The Royal Armouries is a national museum of arms and armor in Tower Hamlets, England. Several exhibition halls display cannons, medieval swords, helmets, and body armor arranged in thematic groups.

This collection began in medieval times when the Tower of London served as a royal armory where English rulers stored their military equipment. Over the centuries, the collection grew through conquests, gifts, and confiscations.

Visitors see armor and weapons from different parts of the world that were once worn at royal ceremonies or given as diplomatic gifts. Several rooms show how weapons became symbols of power and status long before they landed behind glass.

The museum in London sits inside the Tower of London, so visitors need a combined ticket for both attractions. The rooms are level and well lit, making it easy to view the objects.

Among the displayed pieces are props from modern films, including weapons used in well-known science fiction productions. The collection also includes the National Firearms Centre, which shows weapons from several centuries.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Inception: 1983

Official opening: 1983

Part of: Board of Trustees of the Armouries

Address: H M Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB

Website: http://royalarmouries.org

GPS coordinates: 51.50854,-0.07631

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:27