The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's National Museum of Arms and Armour. It is the United Kingdom's oldest museum, and one of the oldest museums in the world. It is also one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world, comprising the UK's National Collection of Arms and Armour, National Artillery Collection, and National Firearms Collection. It is also the keeper of the Tower of London history. The collection is split across three sites:
| Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Royal Armouries Museum (Leeds) | 53°47′31″N 1°31′56″W / 53.791866°N 1.532258°W / 53.791866; -1.532258 (Royal Armouries Museum) |
| Tower of London (London) | 51°30′31″N 0°04′35″W / 51.508545°N 0.076310°W / 51.508545; -0.076310 (Tower of London) |
| Fort Nelson (Portsmouth) | 50°51′38″N 1°08′20″W / 50.860691°N 1.138867°W / 50.860691; -1.138867 (Fort Nelson) |
A limited selection of items is also on display in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States, in cooperation with the Frazier International History Museum. The Royal Armouries is located on the third floor of the museum.
Read more about Royal Armouries: History
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