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Press Release HMS Victory 21st Century Museum Story Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

HMS Victory invites visitors inside bold new phase of £42m conservation project

A 3D visualisation of the scaffolded stern of HMS Victory.
Blog HMS Victory 21st Century Napoleonic Ships and Aircraft

Chatterboxes – Connection and Conversations with HMS Victory

A box full of nautical items open on a table.
Article Literature Napoleonic Culture, Sport and Leisure

Jane Austen and the Royal Navy

A mother and two children sit outside HMS Victory, a wooden ship.

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Blog Remembrance Second World War Culture, Sport and Leisure

VJ Day, HMS Exeter and a uniquely important Union Jack

Please read on for an insight into VJ Day, a very special Union Jack flag and an exclusive opportunity with the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

A child looks at a wall with photographs and a poppy-wreath with a sign reading 'lest we forget'
Blog Remembrance 21st Century Culture, Sport and Leisure

Remembrance Day 2024 at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

Every year 11th November marks Remembrance Day, held in honour of all armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The National…

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…

Naval Officers saluting the flag on the top deck of HMS M.33.
Press Release Remembrance First World War Culture, Sport and Leisure

Pay your respects for Anzac Day on the sole survivor from Gallipoli

An Anzac service on the 25th April 2024 at 10:30am at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will help visitors pay their respects to those from Australia and…

HMS Prince of Wales's ship bell in a display case.
Statement Memorials Remembrance Second World War Culture, Sport and Leisure

Statement on HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse

We are distressed and concerned at the apparent vandalism for personal profit of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. They are designated war graves…

The polar Kellett sledge flag on a black background.
Press Release Memorials Remembrance Museum Story Napoleonic Culture, Sport and Leisure

Rare polar sledge flag used in hunt for Franklin’s doomed expedition is saved for the nation

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is proud to announce that the last-ditch campaign to raise £120,000 to save a rare polar expedition sledge flag…

Armed Forces Day Banner - June 25
Press Release Ceremonial Remembrance 21st Century Culture, Sport and Leisure

Attention! Free Armed Forces Day event this Saturday

Head to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 25 June for free activities and entertainment to mark Portsmouth Armed Forces Day.