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Royal Armouries Museum

Musée | Leeds | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Le musée Royal Armouries de Leeds est le musée national des armes et armures du Royaume-Uni, abritant la plus grande collection de ce type dans le pays. Il est situé dans le quartier de Leeds Dock et a été ouvert en 1996. Le musée présente une impressionnante variété d'armes et d'armures de différentes époques et cultures, y compris des expositions européennes, asiatiques et islamiques.

Collections et expositions

Le musée est divisé en plusieurs galeries thématiques :

Galerie de guerre : Cette galerie présente des armes et armures de différentes périodes historiques, de l'Antiquité au 20ème siècle. Les points forts incluent les armures de Henri VIII et la vaste collection d'armes à feu.

Galerie de paix : Cette galerie examine le développement des armes et armures dans le contexte de la paix et de la diplomatie, y compris l'art de l'escrime et la représentation des armes dans la culture populaire.

Galerie Afrique et Asie : Cette galerie se consacre aux armes et armures d'Afrique, d'Asie du Sud, d'Asie centrale, de Chine et du Japon, avec un accent particulier sur la diversité et l'artisanat de ces régions.

Galerie du tournoi : Une galerie à deux niveaux dédiée à l'histoire des tournois de chevalerie, présentant une variété d'armures et d'armes de cette époque.

Galerie de défense personnelle : Cette galerie examine le rôle des armes et armures dans le contexte civil, y compris le développement des armes de défense personnelle et la représentation des armes dans l'art.

Expériences interactives et événements

Le musée propose régulièrement des événements interactifs et des démonstrations, y compris des démonstrations d'armures et des spectacles d'escrime, offrant aux visiteurs un aperçu vivant de l'histoire des armes et armures. Un point culminant est l'événement international de tournoi de chevalerie, qui a lieu chaque année et attire des participants du monde entier.

Architecture et design

Le bâtiment du musée Royal Armouries a été conçu par les architectes Derek Walker et Buro Happold, mettant en avant une architecture moderne qui met en valeur de manière optimale les expositions historiques. Une caractéristique marquante est la "Salle de l'acier", un impressionnant escalier dont les murs sont ornés de 2 500 objets rappelant des trophées historiques.

Dans l'ensemble, le musée Royal Armouries de Leeds offre un aperçu complet et fascinant de l'histoire des armes et armures, et est un lieu culturel majeur attirant des visiteurs du monde entier.

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Armouries Dr
LS10 1LT Leeds

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche10:00 - 17:00
Lundi--
Mardi10:00 - 17:00
Mercredi10:00 - 17:00
Jeudi10:00 - 17:00
Vendredi10:00 - 17:00
Samedi10:00 - 17:00

Avis

13189 Avis

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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