Its collections, consisting of Russian military equipment, uniforms and decorations, are hosted in the Kronverk (a crownwork) of the Peter and Paul Fortresssituated on the right bank of the Neva near Alexander Park. The museum is managed by the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Among the exhibits are:
- Cannons made by Andrei Chokhov – the maker of the famous Czar Cannon
- An official chariot used for transportation of the artillery banner in the middle of the 18th century
- The cannons from "the entertainment regiments" of Peter the Great
- Personal arms, medals, and gifts received by Russian emperors and military commanders
- Trophy arms (for example, Swedish and Turkish arm, and Napoleon's personal arms from his invasion of Russia)
- The famous Katyusha rocket launcher of World War II
- A room dedicated to the Kalashnikov AK-47 and its designer, Mikhail Kalashnikov.
- A wide array of Cold War era artillery pieces, anti-aircraft systems, armored vehicles, and missiles
