In celebration of our new display, Cosimo I de' Medici: Art and Dynasty, join us to explore the many facets of European arms and armour history, including how these remarkable objects were made, decorated and used, both on and off the battlefield.

Through the study of a wide range of outstanding pieces, from the finest medieval mail and plate to superlative 19th-century sporting guns, learn how arms and armour served a dual function, as both practical tools of war and potent symbols of political power, social status and cultural identity.

Read the full course description here.

Joining Information and Format: This course will be taught through Zoom Webinar. Each course session duration is 120 minutes, including a five-minute break and Q&A session with the tutor.  

Tickets are for all dates of this course. Ticketholders will be emailed the Zoom link, Webinar ID and Passcode 24 hours in advance of the first course session, which should be retained for accessing all sessions.   

Course Recording: This course will be recorded. Within 48 hours of each course session, ticket holders will be emailed a link to view the recording, which will be available for two weeks.