Honourable Artillery Company Museum facts for kids
Armoury House
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| Established | 1987 |
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| Location | Armoury House, City Road, London |
| Type | Military |
The Honourable Artillery Company Museum is a special place in London, England. It opened in 1987 inside a building called Armoury House. This museum tells the story of the Honourable Artillery Company. This company is the oldest army group in the British Army. Even today, this group is an important part of the Army Reserve, which is like a part-time army.
Museum's Story
The museum first opened its doors in 1987. At that time, many old documents and military items were organized and put on display. Later, the museum building was completely rebuilt. It was officially reopened on 12 October 2011. The Duke of Edinburgh helped to open it again.
What You Can See
The museum has a cool collection of items. You can see old uniforms and different types of armour. There are also shiny silver pieces and many medals and decorations. The museum displays various weapons and military equipment. You can also find beautiful applied art.
The museum also keeps very old records. These records, called archives, date all the way back to 1537! They are especially interesting for learning about the local army groups from the 1600s and 1700s. They also tell stories about the City of London during those times.
Visiting the Museum
It does not cost anything to enter the museum. However, you need to make an appointment to visit. This means you have to arrange your visit ahead of time.
