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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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…
Funding to unlock intriguing travels of HMS Trincomalee
The hidden, intriguing stories of HMS Trincomalee are set to be shared thanks to generous funding for a new project.
British Special Service Squadron 1923 - the first ports of call
December 8th, At Sea. At 7am we sighted the West Coast of Africa, but owing to a low lying mist could not plainly discern the entrance to the…
A history of Christmas traditions in the Royal Navy
Christmas is a time for friends, family, and merriment. But life can be different when you’re serving, as our collection at the National Museum of…
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…
British Special Service Squadron - 27th November
‘27th November 1923. Got underway at 0945, started World Cruise, not touching at Plymouth.’
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…
The truth behind Napoleon’s ‘meeting’ with the Duke of Wellington
Ridley Scott’s latest film, Napoleon, includes a scene that is sure to get a few history buffs talking: Wellington meeting Napoleon onboard HMS…
Why you should be excited to go on an HMS Caroline guided tour
As HMS Caroline prepares to enter an exciting new phase of her life, we ask what makes a heritage experience truly great?
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…
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…
'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…
Unique scale model of HMS Victory put on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The builder’s block model is the only known scale model of HMS Victory from the time of Battle of Trafalgar. This 1:48 scale model is likened to a…