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Commemorating World AIDS Day
In 1981, the first five cases of a rare lung infection were detected in five young, previously healthy gay men in L.A. It would go on to mark the…
Uncharted Waters LGBTQ+ film nominated for award
Following its premiere earlier this year, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is proud to announce that the film Uncharted Waters, created in…
Mutual support for museums in Addressing Empire
A recent comment piece for Museums Journal is already attracting new members to a network co-founded by the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Cross-service Diwali celebrations bring colour and light to a grey November
Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and find out more about the shared maritime heritage of Indian and Hindu communities with the Royal…
Commemorating South Asian Heritage Month at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
South East Asian Heritage Month takes place this year between July 17 and August 18. Read on to find out more about the Royal Navy’s visit to HMS…
Pride Month 2023 - Should we assign meaning to 'hidden' identities?
To commemorate Pride Month the National Museum of the Royal Navy has produced a short series of blogs detailing the long and complicated history of…
Pride Month 2023 - Exploring LGBTQ+ history in the Royal Navy
To commemorate Pride Month the National Museum of the Royal Navy has produced a short series of blogs detailing the long and complicated history of…
Pride Month 2023 - What are 'Crossing the Line' ceremonies?
To commemorate Pride Month the National Museum of the Royal Navy has produced a short series of blogs detailing the long and complicated history of…
As seen on BBC South Today, historic painting unveiled at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
As part of the over two million objects in the collection of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the painting ‘Appreciating the Situation’ may…
The extraordinary life of Horatia Nelson
Horatia Nelson, born 29 January 1801, was the only surviving child of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson and his lover Lady Emma Hamilton. At the time of…
Tidal Teatime Exchange Project brings artefacts’ history to life
Recently the National Museum of the Royal Navy has worked with community group Chat Over Chai and the Royal Navy’s Equality and Diversity Team.The…
22 Years of Progress for The Royal Navy LGBTQ+ Community... And Counting!
Reflecting on the developments of the past 22 years, Royal Naval personnel today are happy and proud to serve their country, under an organisation…
Celebrating Landmark Decisions This LGBTQ+ History Month
As conversations around the Armed Forces’ historic treatment of LGBTQ+ people continue to grow, 2022 sees some of these topics develop into…