Kremlin Armoury

Welcome to the Armoury Chamber, the most prestigious museum within the Moscow Kremlin and a treasury of the Russian state's most priceless artifacts. First mentioned in records dating back to 1547, the Armoury originally served…

The first hall of the Armoury pays homage to its original purpose: the storage and display of royal weapons. Here you will see a vast array of defensive and offensive gear, from chain mail that dates back to the early medieval…

Hall number two is home to the most sacred objects in Russian history: the state regalia used during the coronation of the Tsars and Emperors. The center of this collection is the legendary Monomakh’s Cap, the oldest of the…

Among the most remarkable exhibits in the Armoury is the collection of royal thrones, each a unique work of art and historical significance. The most famous is the Snow White Throne of Ivan the Terrible, intricately carved from…

The Armoury houses one of the world's most extensive collections of silver, representing the diplomatic and artistic exchanges between Russia and the rest of the world. These halls contain massive silver fountains, ornate…

The final halls of the Armoury showcase a spectacular array of luxurious horse-drawn carriages, used by the Russian Imperial family for travel and ceremonial processions. These are not merely vehicles; they are rolling palaces,…

Descending to the lower halls, we find a unique collection of costumes and precious fabrics belonging to the Russian royal family and the high clergy. This includes the coronation dresses of the Empresses, made from heavy silk…

As we exit the Armoury Chamber and return to the ancient grounds of the Kremlin, we carry with us a vision of the luxurious, gorgeous, and grand history of Russia. We have seen the weapons that defended this fortress for over…