In 1985, the museum received the building of the former Epiphany Cathedral, specially reconstructed for this purpose. The cathedral, built between 1855 and 1862 by architect M. A. Mikhailov, was located within the Tula Kremlin. The funds for its construction were mainly collected by local residents. In 1930, the cathedral was closed and used as a warehouse, and later as a DOSAAF club. By the time it was handed over to the Tula Arms Plant, the building was vacant and deteriorating: small drums and domes were lost, paintings and the oak floor disappeared. Thanks to the efforts of the plant, the historical and architectural monument was saved. In 1996, the museum received state status, and it was decided to build a new building for it to accommodate an expanded collection of modern weapons. Today, the museum within the Kremlin features a variety of exhibitions.

The exhibition "Honor of the Uniform" introduces the uniform of Imperial Russia and the weaponry of the army from the 19th and early 20th centuries. More than a hundred authentic items from the museum's collection help reveal the history of Russian military uniforms.

The exhibition "Through the Ages: Bows and Crossbows of the 20th and 21st Centuries" showcases sporting bows and crossbows, telling about the successes of Soviet and Russian archers in international competitions and displaying the diversity of modern projectile weapons. Special attention is given to the crossbows "Strelets" and "Shaitan," unique developments by R. D. Khlynin.

The exhibition "Flight Through Time" presents a collection of arrows created by the Kischenko family. Here you can see 238 items, including scientific reconstructions of arrows from different eras and peoples, as well as authentic archaeological artifacts.

The exhibition "Hunting Weapons of the 17th and 20th Centuries" discusses the development of hunting weapons. Among the exhibits are flintlock and percussion rifles, hunting sabers, and a unique matchlock rifle from the early 20th century.

The exhibition "Defenders of Tula and the Southern Borders of Russia" is dedicated to the history of the Tula Kremlin and the defensive line of the 16th and 17th centuries. About a hundred items are presented here, including elements of armor and various types of weapons. The costume of a "Streletskaya Zhanka" is of particular interest.

The exhibition "Through the Ages: Bows and Crossbows of the 20th and 21st Centuries" also tells about the achievements of domestic athletes and the diversity of modern projectile weapons. The crossbows "Strelets" and "Shaitan" hold a special place among the exhibits.