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Take a voyage through time with Royal Navy Museums.
Whether you are looking to step aboard some of the most famous ships, aircraft or submarines in naval history, discover the stories of those who served or simply enjoy some of our beautiful locations, there is something for everyone at each of our six museums across the country.
Step onboard and discover one of our museums today.
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MAKE MEMORIES WITH LOVED ONES
Looking for the unforgettable day out with friends and family? We have it covered. We are open all year round with plenty of space to roam and explore.
SCHOOL AND GROUP VISITS
Ready to bring your class or group? Book your visit and access our learning resources.
SUPPORT US TO TELL THE STORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
We want to be a museum that engages our visitors with the rich history, ground breaking technologies, and role of the Royal Navy in shaping both our nation and the modern world.
But 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.
Latest news & stories
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HMS Victory Shipwright Apprenticeship Programme
As one of the largest conservation projects in the UK, HMS Victory: The Big Repair is uniquely positioned to become a centre of excellence for…
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£15m Royal Marines Experience to open at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 24 October 2026
Royal Navy Museums is proud to announce that Royal Navy Museums: Royal Marines Experience will open on 24 October 2026, creating a new national home…
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HMS President Statement
Royal Navy Museums holds one of the world's largest collections of historic Royal Navy ships and has extensive experience of conserving nationally…
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SIX COINS DISCOVERED BENEATH HMS VICTORY’S FOREMAST REVEAL HIDDEN MARITIME TRADITION
Thursday 21 May 2026: Six nineteenth-century coins and tokens have been discovered beneath the foremast of HMS Victory during the latest stage of the…
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY UNVEILS NEW NAME, BRAND AND VISION
Today, the National Museum of the Royal Navy unveils a new name and brand: Royal Navy Museums. The new identity launches across all digital platforms…
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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…
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Working as a heritage conservator on HMS Victory
Latest news from the Digital Archaeologist for HMS Victory: The Big RepairHMS Victory: The Big Repair is more than just conserving the historic ship…
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The bell that survived three generations of Hoods
Among the many objects preserved in the collections of Royal Navy Museums is a simple ship’s bell. Like all naval bells, it once rang through the…
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Victory in diversity
Imagine standing on a lower gun deck so crowded you can barely stretch your arms, surrounded by 820 men from every corner of the globe. This was the…
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