The Armoury Museum is located on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin. Its collections represent wealth of Russian tsars accumulated throughout the centuries.

The fist mentioning of Armoury recorded in 1508 and it started to function as the storehouse for the Kremlin weaponry. However, within a few decades the structure had gained the added function of a workshop and a repository for all sorts of treasures of the Imperial court. In 1813 the Armoury building became an exhibition hall and a museum.

The collection of the Armoury is overwhelming. It contains such exhibits as the chalice of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the helm and armour of Boris Godunov, collection of over fifty Faberge eggs, golden and silver works of applied art by Russian, European and Oriental masters, invaluable weapons and other works made of precious metals and stones. Armoury also houses a Diamond Fund – a separate section under Ministry of Finances containing the most valuable gems of Russia.

Important. Access is limited and tour should be booked well in advance.