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LCT 7074 D-Day landing craft on display under a canopy shelter in Portsmouth
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The D-Day Story
Clarence Esplanade
Portsmouth
England
PO5 3NT Portsmouth

LCT 7074 at D-Day Story Museum

While in Portsmouth, why not take the time to go to the ‘D-Day Story Museum’ and discover the incredible survivor, LCT 7074, the last remaining…

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Tour Portsmouth Naval History Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at The National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

Group of people on table singing
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Event Portsmouth Naval History Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Pickle Night 2026

Pickle Night is back for 2026! Step aboard the mighty HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for an extraordinary after-hours experience. On…

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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Marines Experience Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Home Educators Programme: Mission Restore Communications

What happens when a disaster strikes and vital communications are lost? Join fellow home educators as part of a Royal Marines Humanitarian Assistance…

Presenter in a lab coat and safety goggles demonstrating a ramp experiment with toy cars for 'Little Steamers: Marvellous Machines'
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Marines Experience Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Little STEAMers: Marvellous Machines

What makes a machine work? Come and find out in Marvellous Machines, a playful introduction to the exciting world of engineering for our youngest…

Maker Studio’ graphic in blue and red lettering, surrounded by illustrated tools, an anchor and a lightbulb
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Maker Studio Launch Event: Future Fleet 2050

What will the Royal Navy look like in 2050? From sustainable ships and underwater robots to autonomous technology and renewable energy, the future of…

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Talk Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Set Sail for Story Time

Become a scientist for the day as Captain Compass investigates a mysterious problem aboard ship in this fun-filled adventure inspired by Ada Twist,…

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Tour Portsmouth Naval History Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Royal Navy Museums at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

Children looking into a sack with a costumed figure in a green fur-trimmed cloak at a Christmas Ship event
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Family Event Portsmouth Christmas HMS Warrior Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

A Christmas Ship

Step aboard HMS Warrior and travel back in time to a cold and crisp Christmas eve in 1863. Meet with Father Christmas and receive a festive gift, and…

A child reaches into a small bag held by a lab-coated presenter during 'Little Steamers: Coding Unplugged
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Marines Experience Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Little STEAMers: Coding Unplugged

What happens when you give an instruction in the wrong order? Find out in this playful introduction to coding, where young children can take their…

Maker Studio’ graphic in blue and red lettering, surrounded by illustrated tools, an anchor and a lightbulb
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Maker Studio: Crumble - Let There Be Light!

Let there be light! From guiding ships safely into harbour to communicating messages using Morse code, lights play an important role in Royal Navy…

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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Home Educators Programme: Mission Deliver Clean Water

How can you get clean water to people when a disaster has damaged the systems they rely on? Join fellow home educators as part of a Royal Marines…

A child holding a pot of stones over a tray of water during 'Little Steamers: Float My Boat'
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Marines Experience Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Little STEAMers: Float My Boat

Why do some things float while others sink? Discover the science behind boats, ships and floating objects through hands-on experiments, creative…

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Talk Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Set Sail for Story Time

Embark on an unforgettable voyage with Captain Compass as families discover the thrill of exploration, navigation and adventure inspired by The Boy…

A child exploring shakers, a drum, and a xylophone at a 'Sounds of the Sea' sensory table
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Family Event Portsmouth Royal Marines Experience Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Little STEAMers: Sounds of the Sea

What can you hear by the sea? Explore the science of sound through music, movement and playful investigations as young children discover how…

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Interactive Portsmouth Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth

Set Sail for Story Time

Blast off with Captain Compass on an inspiring space adventure celebrating dreams, determination and discovery through the story of Mae Among the…