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See History In The Making
HMS Victory is entering one of the most important chapters in her conservation story. As part of the £42m The Big Repair, Victory’s remaining…
Chatterboxes – Connection and Conversations with HMS Victory
It has been scientifically proven that engaging with museums and galleries (as well as culture as a whole) can be a real boost to health and…
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.
Penguin Books and the Royal Navy: From Typography to Torpedoes
Part 2: Ruari McLeanIn our last blog post, we explored the unexpected role of a submarine commander in the creation of the Penguin Books logo. But as…
Penguin Books and the Royal Navy: From Logos to Lieutenant Commander
Part 1: The Story Behind the Penguin Books LogoLogos are often the silent storytellers of a brand’s identity. Some are meticulously crafted by…
HMS Victory commits to sustainable forestry certification for its use of French oak
HMS Victory: The Big Repair is more than just conserving the ship for future generations, but discovering 260 years' worth of stories as we peel back…
WRINS Uniform - A piece of history that’s redefining naval tradition
A remarkable artefact from our collection has helped reshape the course of Royal Navy history, making an unforgettable impact on thousands of serving…
Real Wedding: Charlotte & Michael
We love hearing how much our couples enjoy their special day at the National Museum of the Royal Navy – and Charlotte and Michael’s beautiful wedding…
Nelson’s Sleeping Quarters Emptied for Next Stage of Repairs
HMS Victory: The Big Repair is more than just conserving the ship for future generations, but discovering 260 years' worth of stories as we peel back…
Tiny vandals: London Zoo's deathwatch beetle colony reveals what’s eating HMS Victory
A colony of deathwatch beetles can now be found at ZSL’s London Zoo, offering scientists and visitors a rare chance to learn more about the pests…
Celebrating Dr Cathryn Harvey: The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s First Doctoral Graduate
We are delighted to congratulate Cathryn Harvey of Cranfield University on successfully passing her Doctoral viva. Cathryn will very soon be the…
Commemorating Operation Roast and Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC
80 years ago today 43 Commando Royal Marines took part in Operation Roast – the Battle of Lake Comacchio in Italy during the Second World War. One of…
Fiction meets Innovation: Jules Verne’s underwater dream versus early Submarine design
No one person can be credited with inventing the submarine. Early inventors had the task of understanding the physical properties of the ocean and…
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…
Caring for HMS Victory's fore-topsail
Featured today in the Daily Telegraph and other news outlets the National Museum of the Royal Navy, alongside RB Textile Conservation, have been hard…
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…