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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Wins "The News Excellence Award" for Visitor Attraction/Event of the Year
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has been awarded Visitor Attraction of the Year in The News Excellence Awards. The prestigious award recognises the…
Call out for new members – Youth Advisory Group
Are you aged between 18-30 and interested in heritage? The National Museum of the Royal Navy are looking to recruit you for our newly created Youth…
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…
A roundup of the National Museum of the Royal Navy's acquisitions for 2023
2023 has been a year of significant acquisitions at The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). Formed in 2009, NMRN is the youngest and fastest…
Conserved figureheads to tell untold and sometimes difficult stories
Ships’ figureheads have long captured the imagination and the suspicions of sailors. Now curators and conservators at The National Museum of the…
Researching Deathwatch beetles aboard HMS Victory
Cathryn Harvey is a current PhD researcher at Cranfield University within the Forensic Institute. She joined a research study project taking place on…
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 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 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
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…
'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…
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…
Restoring History - Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild
In the Second World War more than 2500 Fairey Barracuda aircraft were delivered to the Fleet Air Arm, making it one of the most widely used aircraft…
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…
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…
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…