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The wedding of Mr Martin Hitchcox and Lt Cdr Edward Bean RN

We love to hear how much our couples enjoyed their wedding day at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. From the illustrious allure of HMS Warrior…

The Christmas lights on HMS Warrior Credit NMRN
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A month full of festive fun with the National Museum of the Royal Navy

December is a month full of festive fun at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, with events and decorations across all of the museum’s sites. Keep…

local resident offer - faam
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Local residents get 30% off entry at Fleet Air Arm Museum for a limited time

Discounted limitless days out for a year are now possible for residents in BA, TA, DT and SP postcodes as the region's biggest visitor attraction…

Director-General of the NMRN Dominic Tweddle
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Director-General Prof. Dominic Tweddle to step down at National Museum of the Royal Navy

Matthew Sheldon, the current Executive Director of Museum Operations, to take over as interim DG 

A family walk past Victory Live on their way to learn about her restoration.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Launch Discount Scheme for Local Residents

Discounted limitless days out for a year are now possible for residents with Portsmouth and Southampton postcodes as the region’s biggest visitor…

The inside of HMS Warrior decorated with Christmas lights.
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'Tis the season to think heritage

With the festive season right around the corner, Christmas party planning is now in full swing!  However, with an abundance of venues and party…

John Taylor, who served onboard HMS Caroline as an engineer, pictured infront of the ship
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Belfast’s First World War ship set for maritime triple christening

Two local former seaman who served onboard HMS Caroline - Belfast’s iconic First World War battleship - will revive an age-old family maritime…

Two pirates sit in the stocks in front of HMS Trincomalee at Hartlepool.
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National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool celebrates Tall Ships Race 2023

The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool welcomed over 40,000 visitors during this year's Tall Ships Race (6th-9th July) - kicking off a…

John Taylor alongside HMS Caroline
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HMS Caroline volunteers help to preserve Belfast’s First World War ship

HMS Caroline is marking National Volunteer Week (1 - 7 June) by celebrating the dedicated team of volunteers who continue to play a key role in…

Logo of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. A white ensign on top of a blue background.
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Statement regarding the National Museum of the Royal Navy and Devonport

With deep regret the Museum announces that we are intending to withdraw from our activity at HMNB Devonport from the start of April 2023.  We…

HMS Caroline at her berth in Belfast.
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New face at the helm heralds HMS Caroline’s reopening in time for busy season

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is delighted to announce that HMS Caroline, one of Belfast’s leading visitor attractions and the only…

A composite image showing various scenes from the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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National Museum of the Royal Navy strategy 2022-2027 and beyond

Linking Navy to NationA New Year’s Message from Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director General of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, sharing his…

Four men stand in front of scaffolding
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Admiral of the Fleet Lord Michael Boyce

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Michael Boyce KG GCB OBE DL who passed away on Sunday 6 November 2022. 

Child on board HMS Alliance
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Become the Ultimate Explorer this summer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

With the school holidays fast approaching, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is geared up to give visitors a summer to remember as they embark on a…

The logo of the National Museum of the Royal Navy
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Spinnaker Tower Abseil - come and support our courageous team!

The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s public fundraising appeal for 2014 is in full swing, with an adrenaline fuelled abseil down the Portsmouth…