Kremlin Armoury

The Kremlin Armoury is a museum in Moscow’s Kremlin displaying Russian state regalia, ceremonial weapons, armor, jewelry, and other historical treasures.

Monomakh's Cap: A jeweled ceremonial crown used in the coronation of Russian rulers. The Armoury preserves this emblem of Moscow’s claim to rule the Russian lands.
Moscow Kremlin: A fortified complex in central Moscow that houses Russia’s president and major historic buildings. The Armoury’s location within the Kremlin reflects its origins as a court institution.
Russian regalia: Objects used to embody and enact the authority of Russian rulers. The Armoury’s crowns, orbs, and scepters belong to this tradition of royal insignia.
Russian crown jewels: A collection of jeweled insignia and luxury objects associated with Russia’s rulers. The Armoury displays regalia whose gems and craftsmanship document dynastic power.
Diamond Fund: A Russian collection of diamonds, gemstones, and state insignia displayed in Moscow’s Kremlin. Unlike the Armoury’s broad historical collections, it focuses on exceptional gems and insignia.
Imperial Crown of Russia: The jeweled crown made for Catherine the Great’s coronation in 1762. It represents the imperial regalia displayed among the museum’s royal treasures.
Kremlin workshops: State workshops in the Kremlin that made arms, armor, and ceremonial objects for Russian rulers. Their products formed the early collections that gave the Armoury its name.
Coronation of Russian monarchs: The ceremonies in which Russian rulers were formally invested with sovereign authority. Many objects in the museum were made for or used in these rites.
History of Russian armor: The development of protective military equipment used in Russia across different periods. The museum’s armor collection preserves examples of both battlefield and ceremonial protection.
State Historical Museum: A Moscow museum tracing Russian history through archaeological, cultural, and documentary collections. Its national historical scope contrasts with the Armoury’s concentrated court treasury.

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