Royal Armouries Museum

The Royal Armouries are delighted to welcome Wates Group as a Corporate Member. Funds raised through corporate membership allow us to continue to provide our outstanding programme of exhibitions and events, enabling our visitors and audiences to experience our world-class collection in exciting and meaningful ways. David Wingfield, Managing Director of Wates – Construction East said: "Our membership underscores a deep commitment to preserving cultural heritage and fostering meaningful community connections. By supporting this historic institution, we aim to contribute to a lasting legacy—one that extends beyond construction and enriches the lives of future generations in the local community." Corporate Members can enjoy exclusive access to our world-class exhibitions and events, along with staff volunteering opportunities and complimentary venue hire. For more information on becoming a Corporate Member of the Royal Armouries, please visit https://lnkd.in/e_6wnX3j or email development@armouries.org.uk for more information. #royalarmouries #heritage #museum

We were honoured to host some very special guests as we installed the symbolic sabre of Hetman Ivan Mezapa in the White Tower today. This is the first time the sabre has been on display in the UK and is thanks to the work of Ukraine WOW and the Chernihiv Historical Museum. The exhibition was opened by Sir Stephen Fry and with the music of the inspirational soldiers and musicians from the Cultural Forces of Ukraine. Congratulations to the whole team, including the founders of Ukraine WOW Yaroslava Gres and Yulia Solovey, and the security partner and supporters of the project Ajax Systems. The exhibition is on until 3 August at The Tower of London, and thanks to our colleagues at Historic Royal Palaces for their support. Image credit Ukraine WOW.

We are delighted to share that Ryedale Auctioneers are Corporate Members of the Royal Armouries Museum. Funds raised through corporate membership allow us to continue to provide our outstanding programme of exhibitions and events, enabling our visitors and audiences to experience our world-class collection in exciting and meaningful ways. Angus Ashworth, owner of Ryedale Auctioneers and a patron of the Royal Armouries, says “We are delighted to support the Royal Armouries, which is an incredible collection and organisation. As a business we help sellers with their private collections and therefore it is only right that we support the national collection for all to enjoy’. Corporate members can enjoy exclusive access to our world-class exhibitions and events, along with complimentary venue hire and staff volunteering opportunities. For more information on becoming a Corporate Member of the Royal Armouries, please visit https://lnkd.in/e_6wnX3j angus ashworth

We are hiring for several positions currently here at the museum in Leeds. Want to work at the UK's National Museum of Arms and Armour? Explore our vacancies & apply now: https://bit.ly/3YGPIci #royalarmouries #leeds #museum #heritage #heritagejobs #museumjobs

The Gladiators have arrived! We celebrated the opening of our new exhibition - 'Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum' with our friends and supporters this week. We were honoured to welcome Jodie Ounsley, also known as Fury from BBC One's Gladiators, who shared her inspirational journey as a sports personality. The exhibition opens on Saturday, 28 June to 2 November, and features rare Roman artefacts from Pompeii and Rome, on display in the UK for the first time. This immersive exhibition separates fact from fiction and explores what life was really like for the fiercest fighters of the ancient world. Thanks to our exhibition partners Contemporanea Progetti , Expona Exhibitions, and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. The creation of the Special Exhibitions Gallery has been supported by Garfield Weston Foundation and The Wolfson Foundation.

What a privilege to attend a preview of the Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum exhibition at Royal Armouries Museum. Thank you for the invitation Claire Hutchinson linked to Culture Consortium Leeds (CCL). CCL is a network of cultural organisations collaborating to strengthen the cultural sector's resilience and voice in the Leeds city region. If you too would like to view rare Roman artefacts, the exhibition is open from 28 June to 2 November 2025 #leeds #culture #museum #exhibition

Director General and Master of the Armouries Nat Edwards will be talking at the Experience on Main Street Conference on the 9th July in Manchester, discussing how cultural institutions can drive urban transformation. Link below to book you tickets via Experience UK! ⬇️

Nobody skips a museum gift shop... fancy working in one? ⚔️ We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Store Assistant Manager to play a key role in our existing Retail team in Leeds. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate who is passionate about retail in a museum environment, who will support the Retail Store Manager with the day-to-day operations as well as managing a customer-facing, sales driven team. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFxxsqHV

Take a look at Royal Armouries Entertainment. We offer specialist support for gaming, film & TV, publishing, and consumer brands — bridging the gap between the museum world and the entertainment industry. With unparalleled access to 700 years of history, expert curators, and entertainment sector specialists, we help transform creative projects to historically based reality. Do you want to reach new audiences in new ways? Get in touch to discuss your project: licensing@armouries.org.uk Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/exDbQYfh #RoyalArmouries #historicalconsultancy #photography #brandlicensing #brandactivation #imagelicensing #videogamesdevelopment #filming 

An excellent video by Bruynzeel Storage Systems showcasing the bespoke storage solution they have developed for our firearms collection. It was a pleasure collaborating on such an innovative and tailored design—great to see it come to life!