Visitor Information

The Royal Armouries Museum is located in the White Tower, the central keep in the Tower of London.

For more directions and a map to the museum click on the Google map logo below.

To ensure a trouble free journey get live road traffic information from www.keepmoving.co.uk

Opening times

Summer March – October
Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Winter November – February
Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday and Monday 10am – 4pm

All internal buildings close thirty minutes after the last admission time.

The Tower is closed 24-26 December.

Contact details

General enquiries
Tel: 020 3166 6660

Admission

Admission to the Royal Armouries in the White Tower is free, however, there is an entry charge into the Tower of London.

For details about tickets and prices visit the Historic Royal Palaces website: www.hrp.org.uk

Address

Royal Armouries Museum
HM Tower Of London
London
EC3N 4AB

Travel

The Royal Armouries is located within the White Tower, HM Tower of London.

London Underground

Use the District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station. Follow the signs to the Tower’s main entrance which is a five minute walk from the station.

Train

There are two stations close by: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge.

  • Fenchurch Street: Exit on to Mark Lane. Turn left on to Byward Street, which will lead you to Tower Hill and the Tower of London.
  • London Bridge: Cross the bridge over the River Thames and turn right on to Lower Thames Street. After a 15-minute walk the Tower is located on your right.

Bicycle

  • Bicycle stands are located next to the main shop near the entrance.
  • Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles for information about cycle routes around the area.
  • No cycling is permitted on pedestrian areas.

Docklands Light Railway

Tower Gateway Station is located close to Tower Hill station and the Tower entrance is sign-posted.

Bus

  • Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
  • All major sightseeing bus tours.

Boat

Riverboats for Tower Pier leave from Charing Cross, Westminster and Greenwich.

Car

  • The Tower is in the Congestion Charging Zone.
  • There is no parking at the Tower of London.
  • The nearest coach and car park is situated on Lower Thames Street and is a 2 minute walk to the main entrance which is clearly indicated.
  • There are several Disabled Parking bays clearly marked.
  • Pricing information and car park opening and closing times telephone the City of London Corporation on 020 7606 3030 or email car.parks@corporationoflondon.gov.uk

For more information about travelling in London go to the Transport for London website: www.tfl.gov.uk or try the Transport for London Journey Planner.

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