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New Acquisitions: The Highlights of 2024

2024 has been a year of significant acquisitions at The National Museum of the Royal Navy. Formed in 2009, The National Museum of the Royal Navy…

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National Museum of the Royal Navy Statement

On Monday 9 December 2024 the National Museum of the Royal Navy became aware that we have been the victim of a ransomware cyber attack.

Marching to the unveiling of the Royal Marine Light Infantry Memorial at Plymouth on Tuesday November 8th 1921 by Earl Fortescue, Lord Lieutenant of Devon.
Blog Customs and Traditions Remembrance Museum Story Culture, Sport and Leisure

The history of Remembrance in the Royal Navy

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have…

Shelly Fungus Mascot
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HMS Victory celebrates heroes and villains of fungus

New children’s fungus hunt launches to mark UK Fungus Day 2024Did you know that Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, the oldest ship still commissioned by…

Andrew Baines smiles facing the camera with a museum gallery in the background.
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NMRN appoints Executive Director of Museum Operations

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Baines has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Museum Operations at the National Museum of the…

Close up view of a Deathwatch Beetle.
Blog HMS Victory Museum Story Ships and Aircraft

The DNA sequence of a wood-munching marauder - Sanger Institute

Tapping out the DNA code of the Deathwatch Beetle gives hope to future conservation research into battling this wood-munching marauder

Three figures look on at the ongoing work to rebuild a Fairey Barracuda
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The Princess Royal Pays a Royal Visit to Fleet Air Arm Museum’s Barracuda rebuild project to see conservation in action

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal paid a special visit to Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild at Fleet Air Arm Museum, which is celebrating it’s 60th…

School children dressed up as naval aviation crew at the Fleet Air Museum.
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Top 10 school topics to explore at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Throughout our four halls, the museum tells not only the history of the Fleet Air Arm, but also its technological development, its artistic design,…

A young boy is dressed as a First World War pilot.
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Top 10 things you can do on your school trip to the Fleet Air Arm Museum

At the Fleet Air Arm Museum, there are so many things that you can do when visiting with your school group that it is difficult to know where to…

Cutlass Class
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Competition Now Closed- Win a Pirate Party at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool!

This competition is now closed but you can still book a pirate party for your little ones. More information can be found via the link below.&nbsp…

Advert for wedding competition.
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Wedding Competition: Relive Your Special Day!

Did you say "I do" onboard the iconic HMS Warrior? We want to hear all about your magical day!

Artist rendering of ground floor of Royal Marine Museum featuring a Lynx Helicopter.
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Funding Announced To Reimagine Historic Boathouse Including New Royal Marines Museum

The National Museum of the Royal Navy has secured Development Round funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Two pirates sit in the stocks in front of HMS Trincomalee at Hartlepool.
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Arrr your little buccaneers ready for a personal pirate adventure at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool?

Get ready for a swashbuckling good time as the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool introduces an exciting new addition for 2024: pirate…

Matthew Sheldon new CEO of The National Museum of the Royal Navy
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National Museum Of The Royal Navy Announces New CEO Appointment

Matthew Sheldon announced as new CEO of the National Museum of the Royal Navy bringing over 30 years of museum collections and leadership experience…

Team at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with Community Hero award
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates Community Hero Award

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has been awarded the Community Hero Award at the Central South Business AwardsThe prestigious awards acknowledge those…

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Introducing the new Youth Advisory Group for the National Museum of the Royal Navy

We are excited to announce the introduction of our first Youth Advisory Group to support our Board of Trustees! The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) will…