Royal Armouries | National museums of arms and armour

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Term-time
3rd January to 12th February
Open Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 4 pm

School Holidays
13th February to 19th February
Open Daily
10 am to 4 pm

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6th January to 10th February
Open Daily
Mondays and Sundays
10 am to 4.30 pm
Tuesday to Saturday
9 am to 4.30 pm

11th February to 18th February
9 am to 4.30 pm
19th February 10 am to 4.30 pm

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Term-time
3rd January to 12th February
Open Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm

School Holidays
13th February to 19th February
Open daily
10 am to 5 pm

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Falklands 40

Fort Nelson, near Portsmouth

Exhibition until July 2023

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What's on

Royal Armouries Museum Taking place in our galleries throughout the day Tuesday 3rd January to Sunday 12th February 2023 Find out more

Fort Nelson Victorian-themed detective challenge for children Saturday 11th February to Sunday 19th February 2023 Find out more

Royal Armouries Museum A host of myths and legends for February half term Saturday 11th February to Sunday 19th February 2023 Find out more

Hidden Histories

Reviewing 'The Chevalière d’Éon Sword' with our trans community

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Stories

A close look at a sword with a trans history Reading time: 5 minutes Read

An exhibition at Fort Nelson marks 40 years since the Falklands conflict Reading time: 5 minutes Read

Unique photographs of the Tower of London Reading time: < 1 minute Read

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