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Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

Royal Armouries Museum Leeds building
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Enjoy a family day out at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds and explore the national collection of arms and armour.

See the armours of Henry VIII, Japanese samurai armour, movie props and armour made for an Indian war elephant.

Watch daily live shows and fight demonstrations, and discover the people whose lives were shaped by these objects—from those who made and used them to those who faced them.

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One of Yorkshire's top attractions and recipient of Tripadvisor Travellers's Choice Award 2026.

Book Tickets

Free entry

Opening Times

10am to 5pm

Term time: Tuesday to Sunday

School holidays and bank holidays: Every day

Address

Armouries Drive 
Leeds 
LS10 1LT 
United Kingdom

Google maps

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Parking

CitiPark car park next to the museum on Armouries Drive

Getting here

20–25 min walk or water taxi from Leeds station

Plan your visit

We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your visit.

Advance booking online is recommended to guarantee entry, particularly at weekends and during the school holidays when we can get busy.

You don't need to book if you just want to drop in. We are quieter during the week and after 2pm.

Young people aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

More information on visitor behaviour and guidance.

Book Tickets for 2 September to 23 October 2026

Book Tickets for 24 October to 1 November 2026

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