FAQs

Our 1 Attraction ticket covers entry to your chosen 1 attraction for 1 day only, therefore we recommend this ticket for your visit. We recommend taking a look at our full list of ticket options on our tickets page here to ensure the best value for money for your visit, and don’t forget we offer a range of discounts which can also be found here.

During our summer season, visitors have the option of an audio guide (available in French, Spanish, German and Polish) that can accompany you as you navigate the ship. The audio guides are at no extra cost and are included in your admission ticket. During our winter season, we do guided tours only on the ship, which run for approximately 45 minutes.

HMS Alliance, based at the Submarine Museum in Gosport, is not accessible for wheelchairs, and like the submariners who served on her, visitors will experience dark, cramped spaces, with low ceiling heights and trip hazards. There is lift access to the aft ends of the vessel, though please note this gives access to one area of the Submarine only and not a full walkthrough.

Yes, the memorial garden is based outside, around the museum building, and can be visited free of charge. Entry to the museum itself and all the submarines onsite, including HMS Alliance, requires a valid paid ticket.

HMS M33 welcomes all guests, though please note our film onboard can be better suited to our adult visitors. If you wish to skip the film onboard, please continue through the ship to carry on your visit. Please speak to a member of our team at the entry if you have any concerns.

Lift access to this attraction is unfortunately currently out of order. Access to the ship is currently via the staircase only. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The opening times of the HMS M33 is 11:30am to 3:30pm every day.

Visits to HMS Warrior are self-guided and we have a dedicated team of costumed interpreters and volunteers onboard to answer any questions, and bring the ship to life as she was in 1860!

Pushchairs cannot be taken onboard the ship, though there is a buggy park outside the entrance to the ship. Please ensure no bags are left on the buggies when visiting the ship.

Wheelchair users can visit the upper deck of the HMS Warrior by navigating the ramp that leads you onboard. Please note, the ship is in a wet dock and the ramp can be steep depending on the tide. We also have a stairlift from the upper deck to the gundeck below, to use this please speak with a member of staff.

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We are happy to confirm that Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and all the attractions are open. Action Stations is open at weekends and during school holidays.

Yes! In 2022, the National Museum began the next phase of major conservation works on Victory, intended to ensure the ship is protected for the next half century. Rotting planking is to be removed from the hull and replaced with new oak, repairs made to the ship’s structural framework, and she will be fully re-rigged, in a process lasting 10 -15
years.

HMS Victory is open to the public as usual despite works taking place. The outside of the ship is mostly covered by scaffolding and a protective layer to keep her weathertight and dry, therefore, the outside view of the ship is limited. An outside view of the ship can be found on this page of our website: https://historicdockyard.co.uk/discover/hmsvictory/.

Please note, some inside areas of the ship may be temporarily restricted due to conservation works, however, the majority of visitor routes remain accessible.
Visitors can also experience Victory Live: The Big Repair, allowing a once-in-a-lifetime view of the ship to see the work up close that is being undertaken to preserve her. Victory Live: The Big Repair is included in your ticket entry to HMS Victory.

You are welcome to take non-commercial photographs (without the use of flash) onboard. For commercial enquiries, please contact our team in advance of your visit via email at: filming@nmrn.org.uk. Please note, the use of tripods is prohibited on-site.

Our waterbus service is included with a valid paid ticket to our Portsmouth and Gosport attractions. For the full timetable, please see our Plan Your Visit page here. Please note, the waterbus will run at different times depending on the time of year. Please check operating times before your visit.

Yes – visitors can enjoy our Camber Lights cafe offering a range of drinks and snacks overlooking the views of Portsmouth Harbour. We are dog-friendly and welcome both museum and non-museum guests.

Camber Lights cafe is open 11am – 3pm Wednesday – Sunday, extending to 7 days a week opening during Hampshire School holidays.

The museum offers free car parking. If you’re using a satnav device, please use the address: Heritage Way, Priddy’s Hard, Gosport PO12 4LE.

For health and safety reasons, we ask that guests do not bring pushchairs or buggies onto the Harbour Tour boat.
However, we provide free buggy parks on-site, conveniently located by Boathouse 4. Please ask a member of our team if you need assistance.

Harbour Tours operate seasonally and are subject to weather conditions. Tours may be cancelled during poor weather.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend checking the latest schedule at the on-site office before your tour.

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We recommend 90 minutes to explore the museum in full.

Yes! The National Museum of the Royal Navy gift shop can be found at the entrance to the museum. All profits from sales go towards conserving naval history. For more shopping options during your visit, please see our Plan Your Visit page here.

We have the Nelson Gallery, Sailing Navy Gallery, Hear My Story Gallery and a special exhibition. The special exhibition currently is Worlds Beneath the Waves.