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Royal Armouries Museum

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Colección más grande de armas

El Museo Royal Armouries en Leeds es el museo nacional de armas y armaduras del Reino Unido y alberga la colección más grande de este tipo en el país. Se encuentra en el distrito de Leeds Dock y fue inaugurado en 1996. El museo presenta una impresionante variedad de armas y armaduras de diferentes épocas y culturas, incluyendo exposiciones europeas, asiáticas e islámicas.

Eventos interactivos en el museo

Colecciones y exposiciones

Armas y armaduras históricas

El museo está dividido en varias galerías temáticas:

Arquitectura del museo Royal Armouries

Galería de guerra: Esta galería muestra armas y armaduras de diferentes períodos históricos, desde la antigüedad hasta el siglo XX. Destacan las armaduras de Enrique VIII y la extensa colección de armas de fuego.

Eventos de torneos de caballeros en Leeds

Galería de paz: Aquí se examina el desarrollo de armas y armaduras en el contexto de la paz y la diplomacia, incluyendo el arte de la esgrima y la representación de armas en la cultura popular.

Galería de África y Asia: Esta galería se dedica a las armas y armaduras de África, Asia del Sur, Asia Central, China y Japón, con un enfoque especial en la diversidad y la artesanía de estas regiones.

Galería de torneos: Una galería de dos pisos que se dedica a la historia de los torneos de caballeros y presenta una variedad de armaduras y armas de esa época.

Galería de autodefensa: Esta galería examina el papel de las armas y armaduras en el contexto civil, incluyendo el desarrollo de armas de autodefensa y la representación de armas en el arte.

Experiencias interactivas y eventos

El museo ofrece regularmente eventos interactivos y demostraciones, incluyendo demostraciones de armaduras y exhibiciones de esgrima que brindan a los visitantes una visión vívida de la historia de las armas y armaduras. Un punto culminante especial es el evento internacional de torneos de caballeros, que se celebra anualmente y atrae participantes de todo el mundo.

Arquitectura y diseño

El edificio del Museo Royal Armouries fue diseñado por los arquitectos Derek Walker y Buro Happold y se caracteriza por una arquitectura moderna que resalta de manera óptima las exhibiciones históricas. Una característica distintiva es la "Sala del Acero", una impresionante escalera cuyas paredes están decoradas con 2.500 objetos que recuerdan a trofeos históricos.

Datos de contacto

Web

Teléfono

Dirección
Armouries Dr
LS10 1LT Leeds

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Horarios

Domingo10:00 - 17:00
Lunes--
Martes10:00 - 17:00
Miércoles10:00 - 17:00
Jueves10:00 - 17:00
Viernes10:00 - 17:00
Sábado10:00 - 17:00

Reseñas

13189 Reseñas

Chrissy Clayton-knott
04.02.2025

It's absolutely brilliant. The exhibitions are really good and the staff are really friendly. I was chatting to one about where I'd travelled from, and he remembered and wished me a safe journey home on the train. I felt totally wanted there. The shop has a really good assortment and everything can easily be found. They have talks about various eras. It was so good that I was with her, on the Viking field, fighting with her in my mind. I intend on going back when I can. Everything was amazing.
Victoria Schofield
02.02.2025

Great family day out. Parking very close by at a charge.
Jenny Christian
29.01.2025

Very educational and interesting place to visit. If you have an interest in the evolution of weapons, look no further.
Grace Riggall
28.01.2025

Not too busy, staff are super helpful. A great place to go to when you’re wanting to find a quick and quiet place to explore.
charles „Kingcarr“ carr
28.01.2025

My son loved it. But nearly being hit by a crossbow bolt when he wasn't old hevwasnt old enough to shoot one wasn't expected. I did have a go but 2 different crossbows wouldn't work correct. The safety aspect of it was all wrong and ruined the rest of the day gor My son.
Max Henkner
28.01.2025

I especially liked the re-enactments, the guy who played the American soldier did a fantastic job and answered a bunch of questions of mine afterwards in great detail and passion. Can fully recommend it.
David Indrawes
26.01.2025

Nice presentation and the exhibitions are big, takes many hours to finish, they also do shows and workshops which I found entertaining.
T Dawn
26.01.2025

Brilliant day out. Free to enter. Take throughout the day showing items and explaining them. Food at the cafe is very expensive. Allowed to take in your own food but only you eat at the designated location
Helen Lawrence-Webb
26.01.2025

There is so much to see. It's a marvellous collection, and we will definitely be visiting again soon. Free entry, lovely coffee shop, and excellent displays what's not to love?
Steve N
23.01.2025

Brilliant exhibition and displays. Way finding a bit haphazard, and there seemed to be lots of staff having meetings in public areas. Felt like I was intruding on them. But it's free, what's not to like.
Angela Gibbs
23.01.2025

The Royal Armouries is always a great museum to visit. It outlines the history of armaments really well, and hourly demonstrations help to bring parts to life. The demonstrations with swords and jousting go down particularly well with children. There are plenty of photo opportunities. The cafe on the ground floor is excellent- probably one of the best Welsh rarebit’s I’ve had. My advice is to go when there is a demonstration as it will be a bit quieter. You can also try your hand with a crossbow, which is a bit of fun. And the museum shop is definitely worth a visit with a great selection of memorabilia, toys and books.
John Howarth
23.01.2025

Great place to visit
Sarah Denton
22.01.2025

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon with my 4 year old, during term and I think it may have been the wrong time to fully experience everything it had to offer. The place itself is good, it's huge with lots of artifacts with loads to learn and see but there wasn't that much happening when we were there. We saw all the stages for things and other people's photos so will definitely be back to see more. There were only a handful of hands on things to keep 4 year old entertained and was starting to get bored towards the end. The gift shop is amazing, so much on offer although obviously not the cheapest but the museum is free so totally get that. Cafe was nice, clean and tidy but was starting to close so obviously didn't have a full selection but the chocolate brownie was lovely and the staff were lovely too. Parking is fine next door in the multistory.
Matt Ellis
17.01.2025

Fantastic - so interesting and the exhibits were mind blowing. All for free so make sure you buy from the shop or cafe on the way out
Marta D
21.01.2025

The museum is really well maintained, artistic, complete, clean, all details are excellent. You can find history of arms and armours from almost all over the world there. Highly recommend to visit with family and friends. Free admission. There's a nice cafe, and a shop to buy souvenirs. The toilets were ok.
Adeline Izza Mahly
21.01.2025

LOVED it! Beautifully curated. Great collections.
Ewan Brown
21.01.2025

No tickets required, brilliant experience, lots of cool historical weapons and armour. From Roman, to medieval, Celtic. All sorts. Loved it.
Rebecca Gordon
20.01.2025

Keep going back...
Ian Saunders
20.01.2025

We had a great time there is so much to see. Definitely worth visiting.

 

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