Royal Armouries Museums

There is always lots to see and do at the Royal Armouries.
Our museums are open every day and admission is free!

Opening times

10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Latest opening information

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1. Key Stage 2: History

The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of history sessions tailored key stage 2 learners.

2. Key Stage 3: History

Key stage 3 history sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.

3. Key Stage 3: Science

Key stage 3 science sessions available at the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.

4. Self-Led Visits

Our museum is an ideal site for exploring topics in History, Art and Design, English and Local History. There is no single route through its galleries giving you the freedom to plan your groups’ activities.

5. Key Stage 2: Discover the Tudors

The Royal Armouries Museum is the perfect place to discover the world of Tudor King Henry VIII and his love of sport and tournament. Pupils can get up close to his personal armours, try on armour and handle weapons from the collection.

6. Key Stage 1: History

The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of history sessions tailored to our younger learners.

7. Key Stage 3: Discover World War I

History will be brought to life as students examine the realities of the horrors of trench warfare and life as a soldier on the front line during the First World War. Examine real and replica objects of the British Tommy and German soldier.

8. Learn

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new education programmes for KS2 and KS3 pupils at both Fort Nelson and Leeds.

9. Leeds Education

Information for teachers and others planning a group educational visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

10. Key Stage 3: Discover the Middle Ages

Our world-class collection of arms and armour is perfect or exploring the world of the Middle Ages and the medieval knight. Our special handling collection will help history come to life. Handle objects and have a go at sword fighting and brass rubbing.

11. Teachers Resources: Explore Littlecote House

Resources for teachers for use in the classroom along with the Explore Littlecote House interactive module, includes classroom tasks, teachers notes, links to further information, and resources for download.

12. Explore Littlecote House (without Flash)

Study the English Civil War through exploring Littlecote House. This section does not use Adobe Flash®.

13. Booking a Visit

Booking information for those planning an education group visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

14. Maths Packs

Royal Armouries is an ideal venue to study practical application of Maths. These resources were designed by Linda Aikett from King James School, Knaresborough and Ruth Holland from ‘More Maths Grads’ at the University of Leeds with the Royal Armouries

15. Booking a Visit

Booking information for those planning an education group visit to the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson.

16. KS2 History: The Victorians

What better place to study the Victorians then at the Royal Armouries in our Victorian Fort, Fort Nelson.

17. Key Stage 1: Science

The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers a range of science sessions tailored to our younger learners.

18. KS3 History: World War One

Fort Nelson is a unique learning environment for all KS3 groups wishing to study, in depth, the life of a fighting Tommy or developments in warfare between 1914 – 18.

19. Self-led visits

Our museum is an ideal site for exploring topics in History, Art and Design, English and Local History. There is no set route through the galleries, giving you the freedom to explore the topics and periods that are most relevant to your group.

20. Key Stage 2: Discover the Tudors

The Royal Armouries Museum is the perfect place to discover the world of Tudor King Henry VIII and his love of sport and tournament. Pupils can get up close to his personal armours, try on armour and handle weapons from the collection.

21. KS2 History: World War Two

Learn about the role of Fort Nelson during WWII, what it was like for those left behind and what life was like for soldiers a the front.

22. Key Stage 2: Science

The Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson offers science sessions tailored to key stage 2 learners.

23. Education Health and Safety Packs

Health and Safety information for education groups visiting the Royal Armouries, including the museum’s Risk Assessment.

24. Tour and Handling Sessions

The museum covers a vast period in history from the ancient Greeks to modern warfare, and with so many objects to cover, it can be a daunting task for students.

25. Key Stage 1: Discover Knights

Children can explore what life was like as a knight, where he would have lived and meet a real ‘knight’.

26. Key Stage 2: Discover World War II

Students will be transported back to 1942, and experience life in the war. They will see how important messages are distributed to the public, what role the ARP warden played and even experience an air raid!

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