Arms & Armor

Did you ever wonder where people got the idea of wearing armor?  Or, did you ever look at an armadillo and see it was wearing armor just like the knights of old?  Now you can see and compare all kinds of armor. This is a great way to learn how...

Encourage fantasy play with this detailed, durable, and meticulously handpainted toy! In your child's imagination, this medieval world figurine fights epic battles, defends the kingdom against the enemy, or faces other knights in a duel. Equipped with...

This powerful rearing horse is arrayed in impressive black and gold regalia.  A magnificent addition to a child's fantasy collection or to include in a medieval diorama. Ages 3 and up 5.91" x 2.36" x 3.54"  Handpainted Designed in...

Encourage fantasy play with this detailed, durable, and meticulously handpainted toy! In your child's imagination, this medieval world figurine fights epic battles, defends the kingdom against the enemy, or faces other knights in a duel. Equipped with...

This detailed and realistic horse in armor is the perfect accompaniment to the Weapon Master Dragon! Arrayed in impressive regalia, this powerful steed is captured mid-gallop in a jousting tilt. A magnificent addition to kids' fantasy collections or to...

This Papo Armoured Knight is ready for battle with his full armour on. Features a helmet that can open and close! Ages 3 and up 2.9" x 4.5" x 3.6" Handpainted Designed in France

Arrayed in impressive, highly detailed regalia, this powerful steed is a magnificent addition to kids' fantasy collections or to include in a medieval diorama. Stimulate and inspire your child's imagination with these durable, well-made toys. Ages 3...

This royal caped warrior brandishes an ornate jousting pole and is prepared to do battle to defend his kingdom! His silver armor is replete with a blue shield decorated with a fierce white dragon. Ages 3 and up 5.51" x 1.97" x 2.76" Handpainted ...

This fierce steed wears a blue and white cover with the blue dragon printed on either side, and a mask to protect himself in battle. Reared up on his hind legs with teeth bared, this black warrior stallion is a force to be reckoned with! Stimulate and...

Encourage fantasy play with this detailed, durable, and meticulously handpainted toy! In your child's imagination, this medieval world figurine fights epic battles, defends the kingdom against the enemy, or faces other knights in a duel. Equipped with...

This beautiful queen will be a wonderful addition to your child's medieval fantasy play! Her detailed and colorful ensemble is adorned with a gold crown and stunning jewel necklace. Ages 3 and up 1.57" x 0.79" x 3.94" Handpainted Designed in...

King Arthur defended Britain against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. Now your child can reenact this legendary British leader's greatest battles with this wonderfully detailed Papo figurine! Ages 3 and up  ...

This enchanting red dragon with his flaming breath is sure to play a starring role in your child's magical medieval reenactments!  Ages 3 and up 4.7" x 2.2" x 4.1" Handpainted Designed in France

Defend your Kingdom against the enemy with this German medieval figurine!  This intricately detailed toy replete with chainmail armor and distinctive helmet will bring your little knight's imagination to life! Ages 3 and up 2.8 " x 3.4" x 3.5" ...

This heavily armored knight brandishes a crossbow and bravely prepares to defend his kingdom! Part of the World Series of Knights by Papo.  Ages 3 and up Approximately 3.5" Handpainted Designed in France

Encourage fantasy play with this detailed, durable, and meticulously handpainted bowman figurine! In your child's imagination, this medieval world figurine fights epic battles and defends the kingdom against the enemy with his bow & arrow. Ages...

This bookmark, complete with red tassel, keeps your page while you read about knights in shining armor. This bookmark is based on one of the few complete, or reasonably complete, European field armors surviving from the beginning of the sixteenth century...

Share our world renowned art collection with a postcard to a friend or keep one at your desk for inspiration!  This set of 5 postcards are part of the museum's Arms and Armor collection including Hand-and-a-Half Sword, Horse and Man Armor of Duke...

Turrets, ramparts, windows, walls, and  more—create your own medieval masterpiece with the first in a new series  of graphic-designed building cards. This pack contains  sixty-four cards (4 x 2¾ inches) of a variety of graphic...

Enter the enthralling medieval world of castles attacked and defended by  brave and noble knights! This interactive puzzle-in-a-book invites kids  ages 7 and up to pop out and assemble a stand-up castle complete with  knights and battle...

Gear up your baseball cap or jacket lapel and get ready for life's everyday challenges -- whether a jousting tourney or grocery shopping!   Museum Exclusive Measures 1.25" x 1" Soft enamel and brass base metal  Black rubber clutch...

Noble knights need to keep themselves safe, and our sturdy Camelot wooden toy shield by Kalid of Barcelona is sure to do the job. The blue shield is emblazoned with a bright red lion. This well-made piece of knightly equipment is sure to...

For your little dragon-slayer, our Camelot sword and belt-scabbard are great for the stage or backyard! A felt pouch displaying a red lion emblem keeps the sword at the ready while seeking out dragons or evil ogres. A rope cord ties the sword and pouch...

Like the Knights of Camelot, your young knight can wear a tabard over their imaginary armor when dressing for battle! In medieval times tabards were emblazoned with a coat of arms signifying the family from which they came. Made with attention to detail,...

Cats were illustrated in manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as...

Here’s the story of Sleeping Beauty, delightfully retold with cats,  dogs, and other animals instead of people. Colorful, chunky,  irresistible. Peter Lippman's bestselling Enchanted Castle is a  hit with kids and adults alike. You pick...

Your feet can enjoy some sword play with this pair of socks made exclusively for the museum!  These stitchless socks are inspired by the Hand-and-Half sword in our collection which is considered to be one of the finest knightly swords to...

 A visual and literary feast, The History of Chivalry and Armour  is a study of medieval knights in all their grandeur, fully displaying  their instruments of siege, ornaments, and entertainments. Reproduced  from a rare...

Use this acrylic magnet to post important dates on your fridge just as Duke Ulrich of Württemberg might have when he commissioned this armor in anticipation of riding along with other German princes, with Maximilian I of Austria from Germany to Rome,...

A sharpened sword for the trusty pencil!  This knight stands tall and keeps your pencils sharpened as you head into battle for a written exam, sketch out ideas for a project or maybe just doodling during the meeting.   4" x 2" x 1.75" ...

The knight is the supreme warrior of the Middle Ages. Fully armored and mounted on a magnificent charger, he seems invincible. Honor and  glory await him as, guided by the chivalric code, he fights with lance  and sword. This carefully...

This is the fascinating story William Marshal who negotiated the  brutal realities of medieval warfare and the conflicting demands of  chivalric ideals, and who against the odds defeated the joint French and  rebel forces in arguably the...

Help your big or little Knight in Shining Armor stay warm this winter with our soft and durable knitted helmet hat inspired by our world-class Arms & Armor collection!  Hand-Knitted Acrylic Wool  Hypoallergenic Head Circumference:...

When Kunstwerke und Geräthschaften des Mittelalters und der  Renaissance (1852–1863) was published, what purchasers in fact bought  was a printed museum. With 216 hand-colored copperplate engravings, the  publication gives a comprehensive...

The traditional “knight in shining armor” has become a staple figure in popular culture and the images of bloody battlefields, bustling feasting halls, and courtly tournaments have been creatively interpreted many times in film and fiction...

The Norman Helmet or Nasal Helmet as it is often referred to can be found in our world-class Arms & Armor collection. This well-made replica with its simple design and open face is an ideal first helmet for your youngest knight in shining armor...

En garde!  Save your place with this sword bookmark.  Gorgeously etched with gilded and velvet elements, the sword and scabbard dates to 17th century Hungary.  The pallache, from the Hungarian "pallos", is an edged sword developed in...

By Robert Munsch  40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for themselves. To mark The Paper Bag Princess’s  40th anniversary, Annick Press has created a gift-worthy  deluxe...

By Robert Munsch The world’s favorite feminist fairy tale is now available as a board book  with the original story intact. The large 9” x 9” trim makes this  version of The Paper Bag Princess perfect for reading together. First  published...

Pierre Terjanian (Author) This striking publication examines two masterful armors for man and horse recently acquired by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Among the earliest complete European examples in existence, these German works demonstrate the...

In 1930, the Philadelphia Museum of Art acquired the collection of  medieval and Renaissance sculpture and decorative arts assembled by  Edmond Foulc (1828–1916). Foulc’s beautiful Paris residence was an important gathering place for...

Whether on ride-share or foot, wear this shield for ceremony or battle just as Emperor Ferdinand I would have in the 16th century.  Unique for the embossed and etched design with floral treatment, this shield is a treasure as part of our Arms and...

Taking inspiration from the museum’s encyclopedic collection, local Philadelphia maker The Painted Lily has created small artworks on beautiful tumbled marble tiles . Whether hanging on your wall, decorating your desktop or bookshelf, or as a coaster for...

In 1119, a  small band of knights seeking a purpose in the violent aftermath of the First Crusade set up a new religious order in Jerusalem, which was now  in Christian hands. These were the first Knights Templar, elite warriors who swore vows...

This charming “first-time” construction kit enables young children to build without the need for glue or tape! Made from stiff paper with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Ages 4 and up Includes cut-outs of a castle, a dragon, a...

This volume offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of late medieval  martial arts, from wrestling to fencing with the longsword to the  subtle tricks that could be employed when jousting on horseback. Using  superb details of lively...