[citation needed] It holds approximately 32,000 pieces of weaponry, tools, suits of armour for battle and ones for parades.

[1][2] After about 100 years in use, Austrian empress Maria Theresia wanted to close down the armoury, as part of her centralisation of the defence of Austria.

Nevertheless, Styria petitioned for the ongoing existence of the armoury for both practical and sentimental reasons.

[2] During World War II, the entire contents were moved to safety in three castles in remote parts of Styria, and no losses were recorded.

[2] The armoury is situated in Graz's Inner City, a few steps from Hauptplatz at Herrengasse Nr.