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1. Weapons as works of Art

Weapons used in hunting were often highly decorated to show off the wealth and status of their owner.

2. Art Gallery

This gallery displays some of the most wonderfully decorated guns that can be justifiably considered works of art.

3. Art and Design and Technology

Get hands-on with a range of resources to make links to the study of materials, form, movement and shape as well as nature and the body.

4. Key Stage 2

The Museum contains a global collection that can be explored at first hand in our interactive sessions.

5. Art: The Tudors

Combine your study of the Tudors with an engaging creative art session. Using our collection of unique artefacts can reveal the Tudor world in fascinating & unexpected ways.

6. Art: The Victorians

This 90 minute cross-curricular session explores the Victorian world through armours, costumes and toys.

7. Art: Britain Since World War Two

In this session students will develop their communication and citizenship skills through group work & lively debate. They will also explore how individuals have influenced the social & cultural changes of the post war world.

8. Art: Our Global Village

Use our global collection as your passport to discover the world in these 90-minute cross-curricular sessions. Patterns in art & design from across the world are explored through printing, textiles, weaving and metalwork.

9. Key Stage 3

Our collection is ideal for exploring conflict through time. We offer a wide range of sessions ranging from object-based sessions in our Education Centre which focus on original objects, to handling replica objects in the galleries.

10. KS3: Art Studio

It is an unpleasant reality that humanity has spent large amounts of time designing for doomsday. We have been engaged in a race to perfect some of the most extraordinary weapons and cultivated the conviction they are acceptable to use.

11. Key Stage 4

Our incredible collection is perfect for investigating a wide range of subjects at GCSE.

12. KS4: Art Studio

Explore identity and cross-cultural exchange in contemporary and historical arts in Britain, Europe and the wider world.

13. Art and Design

A specialist art handling collection is available for students to use, including vintage and antique military uniforms, civilian fashions and ephemera. All sessions include objects from our handling collection and are accessible to all ages and abilities.

14. AS and A Level

The Royal Armouries education centre in Leeds offers a unique opportunity to students studying at A level and AS level. You’ll have the opportunity to work with archive material and study real objects.

15. Art and Design

The museum in Leeds offers a range of innovative and creative educational workshops for students of art and design. This multicultural collection can provide inspiration for a huge range of topics, themes and processes to be researched and re-interpreted.

16. Citizenship

By exploring the past your students will discover real life issues that directly relate to their daily lives and most importantly how they themselves can influence change at an individual, local and global level.

17. KS3: Slavery, Chains and Chinoiserie

Explore & discuss the causes and long term consequences of the trade triangle across the globe and through time by appraising artistic styles like chinoiserie & artefacts financed by the transatlantic slave trade. Includes art workshop.

18. Guerrilla Art Clubs

Our guerrilla art club uses objects in the galleries, exhibitions, and library or study collection as inspiration in creative (often messy) workshops.

19. Learning

Information for teachers planning a group visit, INSET, online resources, and interesting facts and stories about arms and armour.

20. Playschemes and Out of School Holiday Clubs

This summer take full advantage of the museum by booking our specially designed day trip for playschemes, scouts, guides, groups and extended schools services. All activities are suitable for ages 7-13.

21. Leeds Hippo Project

This project was organised by the University of Leeds and funded by the HLF. It was designed to encourage local families to engage in this little known Leeds treasure.

22. Scouting and Girl Guiding

The Royal Armouries is a fantastic environment for groups of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

23. History Talks

These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to handle some of our original and replica objects.

24. Art Workshops

These 90 minute adult art workshops will introduce you a variety of inspiring and creative classes. Led by our specialist tutor, these workshops are small, friendly and relaxed.