Hear My Story
These galleries put the people of the Royal Navy at the heart of the story, taking you from the Georgian age of sail to modern‑day conflicts, from the Gulf War to peacekeeping missions. Hands‑on and interactive, they invite you to try Morse code, dress up, and tackle puzzles and games, bringing to life the people, skills and technology behind the Royal Navy.
Sea in the age of sail
Discover how a ship's biscuit could last for years, the infamous grog ration and enduring naval traditions still shaping the stories of today.
Stories from the sea
Dive into the modern Navy's story from the Falklands, Gulf War and peace keeping missions. Meet veterans sharing first hand stories of their time at sea.
Engage, explore and play
Be a sailor for the day with our dress up box, take a nap in our ship's bed or listen to classic naval music.
Ernie: A Sailor’s Lucky Charm Beneath the Waves
Gus Britton didn’t just carry orders with him when he went to sea. He carried a small version of himself. Somewhere inside the tight, oil-scented hull of HMS Uproar, among the hum of machinery and the tension of war patrols, hung a hand-knitted sailor. His name was Ernie and Gus had made him.
