Discover the powerful SHE_SEES exhibition at Boathouse 4, celebrating the women who have shaped the maritime industry across generations. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, this exhibition delves into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and future. After its launch at London International Shipping Week 2023, a groundbreaking exhibition spotlighting the inspirational stories of […]
To celebrate UK Fungus Day we have developed a family friendly trail on-board Victory Live: The Big Repair project. Search for our ‘Heroes and Villains’ themed fungi which have been hidden across the scaffolding viewing platforms. Learn about their roles and how they connect to this once-in-a-lifetime conservation project onboard HMS Victory. This 'fun'gi trail is suitable […]
Creepy Conservation Week at the National Museum of the Royal Navy scuttles its way to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this October half-term. Learn about the impact invasive pests have on our mission to protect our historic ships and collections. Back by popular demand, explore our galleries and meet all kinds of interesting new creepy crawly friends […]
Celebrate Halloween Tudor style! Did you know the name ‘Hallowe’en’, a contraction of ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, was first used in the mid-16th century? This October half term we’re taking inspiration from 16th century All Hallows’ celebrations and invite our younger visitors to get hands on and create Tudor Halloween-inspired crafts. Candle creations: Create a beeswax candle […]
Join the team from Bugfest for an unforgettable encounter with some many-legged beasties in this creepy show. Head on over to Action Stations to meet creepy-crawlies of all kinds at Bugfest! Learn about the importance of invertebrates to the survival of all life here on planet Earth. From Deathwatch beetles, to giant centipedes, scorpions and […]
A great opportunity to meet members of the conservation team who are working on Victory Live: The Big Repair project. During these informal hourly sessions, you will be able to learn more about their roles and how it benefits this once-in-a-lifetime project to fight the impact of moisture, fungus, and pests threatening HMS Victory. Timings:• […]
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships. Uncover the secrets of shipbuilding as you learn how tar-soaked rope fibers were once expertly used for caulking—an essential skill for keeping ships seaworthy! Get hands-on and unleash your inner […]
Head on over to Action Stations to meet creepy-crawlies of all kinds at Bugfest! Learn about the importance of invertebrates to the survival of all life here on planet Earth. From Deathwatch beetles, to giant centipedes, scorpions and much more, get up close to a wide range of interesting new friends. For the grown-ups in attendance, […]
This October half term explore the world of witches, wise women, medicine and superstition in Tudor times and meet our very own Wise Woman. On board the Mary Rose, the Surgeon acted as medic to the crew, but on land many a wise woman offered her services treading the fine line between healing and witchcraft […]
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships. Uncover the secrets of shipbuilding as you learn how tar-soaked rope fibers were once expertly used for caulking—an essential skill for keeping ships seaworthy! Get hands-on and unleash your inner […]
Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Diwali celebrations will bring colour and light to a grey November. Find out more about the shared maritime heritage of Indian and Hindu communities with the Royal Navy. This drop-in event is included with a valid ticket to the National Museum of the […]
Celebrate Halloween Tudor style! Did you know the name ‘Hallowe’en’, a contraction of ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, was first used in the mid-16th century? This October half term we’re taking inspiration from 16th century All Hallows’ celebrations and invite our younger visitors to get hands on and create Tudor Halloween-inspired crafts. Candle creations: Create a beeswax candle […]
Celebrate the Halloween season at the Mary Rose Museum with this unique talk and tour experience, delving into the world of Tudor superstition. Join curator and historian Hannah Matthews for a riveting talk that will take you on a journey through the shadowy and dark history of witches and wise women, healing and superstition in […]