Press and Media
The National Museum of the Royal Navy manages all media and filming enquiries for the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth including HMS Victory; the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton; the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool including HMS Trincomalee; HMS Caroline, Belfast; the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport; Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as a destination.
Press Visits
We welcome visits from media researching stories and broadcast opportunities about our sites and collections. Our team of experts are available to discuss specialist subjects and access to our archives.
We are also happy to coordinate visits for consumer media/influencers reviewing a day out at our sites. Applications for these visits must be made in advance and be supported by a commission and a valid media accreditation.
Filming & Photography
All requests for TV, radio and online filming and photography on our sites are dealt with by the Press Office and should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the proposed date by completing the application form below.
Charges can apply and filming generally takes place out of visitor hours. Commercial photography or video is not allowed on site without approval and will be charged for.
Email: media@nmrn.org.uk
Press Releases & Statements
Keep up to date with our latest news and statements. We provide expert spokespeople for interview, images and information.
Our latest news and statements can be found below or head over to our News and Stories page for more information
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Media & Filming enquiries
Please note, these details are for National Museum of the Royal Navy media enquiries only. Visitor emails or ticket enquiries sent to these contact details will not be responded to
Press Releases
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Jane Austen and the Royal Navy
Jane Austen, born on 16 December 1775 in the Hampshire village of Steventon, is celebrated for her novels about the upper and middle classes of early…
Win the world’s only official HMS Victory construction brick model set
In partnership with COBI, the National Museum of the Royal Navy present the first official HMS Victory construction brick model set.Enter Now
Help needed to save the iconic Yomper statue and keep the flag flying, donations to be doubled in Big Give Christmas Challenge
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) and Royal Marines veteran volunteers are calling on the public to help protect the Yomper - a unique…
Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard over the festive period? Please be aware of the planned work taking place at Junction 10 of the M27.
Planning a visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard over the festive period? Please be aware of the planned work taking place at Junction 10 of the M27…
Latest news from the Conservator for HMS Victory: The Big Repair
HMS Victory: The Big Repair is more than just conserving the historic ship for future generations, but discovering 260 years' worth of stories as we…
I became a boatbuilder at 45!
Emily Stokes swapped a successful career in environmental science for boatbuilding - and never looked back.
Shipwrights excited to attend the Wooden Boat Festival
A £42 million project to preserve Britain’s most iconic warship is set to make waves at a world-renowned boat festival, as two Portsmouth-based…
Shipwrights leave secret message for the future, as HMS Victory: The Big Repair reaches conservation milestone
Like the generations of crafts people before them, HMS Victory’s team of specialist shipbuilders leave a secret signature within the fabric of the…
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.
Remains of a Fairey Barracuda being reassembled at the Fleet Air Arm Museum
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has announced today (Thursday 14 August) that it has been awarded nearly £50,000 from The National…
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard wins five 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose Museum, and Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower have all been awarded a…
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…
Make Your HMS Alliance Visit Unforgettable: 8 Key Details to Spot
The displays on HMS Alliance are full of references to her 26-year history and the lives of the crew on board.
Oh Ship! Prices at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard drop for a limited time, to offer families the perfect day out this summer
Responding to recent research on the pressure on family budgets, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has dropped its family tickets by more than 20%, its…