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Where is the exhibition being held?

Royal Armouries Museum Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT

What are the opening hours of the exhibition?

10am - 4pm The Museum is open 10am - 5pm.

How much is the admission charge?

Admission is free to the exhibition and the Museum.

How do I find the Museum?

The Royal Armouries Museum Museum is located only a short distance from the centre of Leeds at Clarence Dock.

Car
The museum is well signposted on all major routes when close to Leeds. Follow the brown tourism signs for Royal Armouries Museum with the ‘horned helmet’ logo. From the North: Follow brown tourism signs on the A64. From the East: M62 east users exit M621 at junction 4 and follow the brown tourism signs. From the South: M1 users exit M621 at junction 4 and follow the brown tourism signs. A1 users follow brown tourism signs on the A64. From the West: M62 users exit M621 at junction 3 and follow the brown tourism signs.

Bus
A number 28 First Leeds bus service runs from the Albion Street to Clarence Dock: Albion Street – J5 – outside St. John’s Centre Vicar Lane – M4 – opposite Victoria Quarter York Street – F5 – outside Leeds Bus/Coach Station Crown Point Road – A4 – in front of Etap hotel Chadwick Street – A1 – 100 metres from museum entrance

Boat
Clarence Dock is on the Aire/Calder Navigation and has a large number of berths for narrow boats and cruisers. A waterbus service operated by Leeds City Cruisers runs every day from the centre of Leeds to Clarence Dock. For information about timings and ticket prices visit “www.leedscitycruisers.co.uk“http://www.leedscitycruisers.co.uk/waterbus.html

Bicycle
The museum stands on National Cycle Network Route 67. Bicycle racks are provided close to the museum entrance. Please ensure that your bicycle is properly locked at all times and valuables removed.

Walking
A 10 minute walk from Leeds Bus Station – follow the signs. A 20 minute walk from Leeds Rail Station. The Trans Pennine Trail runs by the museum.

Parking
A privately operated multi-storey secure car parking is located only 100 metres from the museum entrance. This is chargeable. 6 disabled parking spaces are provided next to the Tiltyard close to the museum entrance. 10 coach parking spaces are provided next to the Tiltyard close to the museum entrance.

Are there places to eat in the Museum?

We offer plenty of choice when it comes to food. The Nelson Bistro, serves a full range of meals, snacks and drinks and there are cafes serving snacks, cakes and drinks. There is a picnic area on the 4th floor.

Do you have a shop?

Our shop stocks a large range of books, videos and DVD’s, replica swords and armour as well as a good range of stationery, gifts and jewellery. There is plenty for the children too, from toys and costumes to books and games.

Can I arrange a group visit?

Yes. To arrange a group visit please call 0113 220 1888

Can I bring a school party?

Yes To arrange a school visit please contact our Education Department educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk or T: 0113 220 1888

Disabled access?

The Royal Armouries Museum Museum is committed to providing a full range of facilities to enhance the enjoyment of all our visitors.

Disabled Parking
6 disabled parking spaces are provided free, next to the Tiltyard, 100 metres from the museum entrance. Further disabled parking spaces are available in the nearby multi-storey car park on the ground floor. These are chargeable. Free parking for minibuses is available, next to the Tiltyard, 100 metres from the museum entrance.

Drop off Point
There is a drop off point near to the museum entrance, which located 100 metres away across a level paved area.

At the Door
There are automatic doors leading into the museum with a toilet facility on your right. At the far end of the the entrance is the information desk where you will be greeted by a member of the Front of House team ready to help with your requests.

Wheel Chair Provision
There are four manual wheelchairs in the museum and these are available for the duration of your visit. These are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Information Desk upon your arrival.

Toilet Facilities
There are accessible toilet facilities at the main entrance to the museum on the right side and on floors 1,2 and 4. There are also toilet facilities in the Bistro which is located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance. There are also baby-changing facilities available.

Getting about the Museum
A What’s On leaflet of the day’s activities can be collected from the admission desks. All galleries and the Tiltyard have spaces for wheelchair users, and staff will help you find a good view of the events on show.

Emergency Evacuation
In the event of an evacuation of the building, a Gallery Host will explain the quickest and safest way to exit the Museum.

Guide dogs are permitted in the museum.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

No – due to copyright and conservation issues photography is not allowed in the exhibition.