Bringing Armor to Life with Dr. Daniel Jaquet

Have you ever wondered how knights in medieval and Renaissance Europe donned their shining armor, or what it felt like to move while covered in steel plates? Join internationally acclaimed historian Dr. Daniel Jaquet and the DIA’s own armor expert, Dr. Chassica Kirchhoff, for a live demonstration of the arming process and the remarkable range of motion a knight could achieve with this wearable technology.

This family-friendly presentation—featuring real armor based on masterpieces from the 1400s—will be followed by a Q&A session. Afterward, visitors are invited to join Drs. Kirchhoff and Jaquet in the Great Hall for additional opportunities to see armor in motion alongside treasures from the DIA’s collection.

While at the museum, be sure to explore our special installation: Guests of Honor: Armor as Fashion.

For all ages.