Meetings and Conferences

Find your next conference or meeting venue at the National Museum of the Royal Navy

We tell the incredible story of the Royal Navy, past and present, for visitors from all around the world. With unique venues all across the UK, from warships to original ammo stores, what better place could there be for your organisation to meet and launch revolutionary ideas than the home of naval ingenuity. 

Want to host a team away day, meeting, conference, or anything in between, then we have the perfect venue for you in Portsmouth, Gosport, Yeovilton, Hartlepool and Belfast. Our locations offer a unique and inspiring backdrop for your event. 

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Why choose us?

Our venues contain awe-inspiring galleries filled with centuries of maritime artifacts and innovative interactive exhibits, providing a distinctive atmosphere that sets us apart from traditional venues. Whether you're planning a small meeting or a large-scale conference, we have versatile spaces that can be tailored to suit your needs. 

With a dedicated events team on-site to help you, their wealth of experience will be there to offer support and guidance through every step of the way. Additionally, each of our venues work with a select range of trusted, high-quality suppliers, who understand how to protect our heritage venues and historic collections, leaving you free to focus on the important things.  

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a unique and inspiring backdrop for conferences and meetings. With four distinct spaces, from the Princess Royal Gallery to Boathouse 6, the Dockyard caters to diverse needs. With catering options and dedicated event staff ensure a seamless experience. Inspire, connect, and create history at this exceptional venue.

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Gosport

Beyond Portsmouth, Gosport offers unique meeting spaces. The Grand Magazine at Explosion! provides a historic setting, while the Royal Navy Submarine Museum offers an unforgettable backdrop. 

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Fleet Air Arm Museum

Host your next meeting or conference at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, a unique venue steeped in aviation history. Inspire your delegates surrounded by iconic aircraft, from vintage biplanes to modern jets. The museum offers versatile spaces for presentations, workshops, and networking, creating a truly memorable and engaging event.

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National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

Hartlepool boasts two distinctive meeting spaces: the elegant Sir William Grey Suite, ideal for formal gatherings, and the historic Ward Room, offering a unique and intimate atmosphere.

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What your meeting and conference room hire means

By choosing to host your event with us, you are doing more than just booking a uniquely memorable venue. You are actively contributing to the conservation of Britain’s naval heritage.  

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a charitable organisation, and all profit generated via venue hire is reinvested so that we can continue to preserve and improve our iconic ships, aircraft and submarines as well as our treasured collections and historic buildings for the general public to enjoy.

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Get in touch with our team today to discuss your conference and meeting needs.

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Support Us

We’re not just a collection of artefacts – rather we’re a place where the stories and lives of people are told.

Donations from people like you mean we’re able to care, preserve and display our ships, planes, and submarines. Equally importantly, they also make it possible for us to bring our collections to life and in doing so share the inspirational work of our curators, conservators, scientists, and volunteers.

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VIP Experiences and Private Group Tours

Get closer to our incredible collections through a wide range of experiences and private guided tours.

Whether you’re looking at purchasing a VIP gift experience for a loved one, or are a true naval enthusiast wanting to delve deeper behind the scenes, our historic ships, aircraft, and collections create the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience.

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Dining and Receptions

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