A field guide to the archive in person

Museums
of the World

An archive is a starting point. The blades, armor, and firearms collected here all survive in real institutions — many of them open to the public. This map gathers some of the world's most significant collections of arms, armor, and military history. Start here, then go see the originals.

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… museums plotted. Pan and zoom the map; tap a marker for details.

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