Explore Mexican, South and Central American equestrian equipment from the collection. The principal goals of the Arms and Armor Department are to collect, preserve, research, publish, and exhibit distinguished examples representing the art of the armorer, swordsmith, and gunmaker.

Experience the excitement of live demonstrations and learn about the development and mechanics of arms and armor. Encounter costumed Roman, Viking, and Medieval presenters to learn about arms and armor in their time. Discover reproduction armor pieces and see for yourself how they worked.

Explore highlights from the museum’s arms and armor collection along with related content and resources.

Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collection—from our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globe—as well as our books, writings, reference materials, and other resources.

The Royal Armouries is a national museum dedicated to arms and armour, housing the national collection of arms and armour.

Oct 1, 2004 · The expression “Islamic arms and armor” is a term often somewhat restrictively applied to arms and armor of the Mamluk period (1250–1517) in Egypt and Syria, the Ottoman empire (ca. 1299–1922), the Near East, especially Persia, and those areas of India under Mughal rule (1526–1858). One of the main characteristics of Islamic armor is ...

Oct 1, 2004 · The following text will attempt to correct some of the most popular misconceptions, and to answer some of the questions most frequently asked by the public during guided tours of the Museum’s arms and armor galleries. Misconceptions and Questions Relating to Armor. 1. Armor was worn only by knights.—Wrong.

The weapons you see here are not actually artifacts of war—this is an art museum, not a history museum—but rather custom-made ornamental and decorative works. The centerpiece of the collection is the parade armor of knights and horses dating from Renaissance Europe.

This spring, the Art Institute unveils the new Deering Family Galleries of Medieval and Renaissance Art, Arms, and Armor, presenting nearly 700 objects from the museum’s rich holdings of art from 1200 to 1600: monumental altarpieces, exquisite jewelry, and the beloved arms and armor collection.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Arms & Armor. 5th Avenue at 82nd Street New York City. NY 10028 (212) 879-5500 (High Art Arms & Armor)