The Military-Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineer and Signal Corps is the oldest military museum in Russia, one of the most significant military-historical museums in the world having precious collections of artillery armaments and ammunition, rifles and cold steels, military-engineering equipment, signal means, banners, military uniforms and insignia from the 14th century up to now. Many of them are undoubtedly monuments of science, art, and a part of Russian cultural heritage. Samples of the latest armaments are represented with the missile systems of last generation. The Museum collection occupies 13 rooms with a total area of over 17,000 square meters and 850,000 exhibits among which are impressive collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures. The display includes works of art reflecting Russia's heroic past, portraits of Emperors, Grand Dukes, famed commanders, plus soldiers and officers who distinguished themselves in military operations. The Museum rooms are decorated with canvases by well-known Russian battle-artists.