Personalise your own 3-D printed miniature ships' figurehead in this painting workshop. In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the exclusive chance to personalise your very own 3D-printed miniature figurehead, inspired by our nationally significant collection of ship’s figureheads. Will your creation be fabulous enough to be displayed in the museum? Perfect for all ages.This event […]
A great opportunity to meet members of the conservation team who are working on Victory Live: The Big Repair project. During these informal hourly sessions, you will be able to learn more about their roles and how it benefits this once-in-a-lifetime project to fight the impact of moisture, fungus, and pests threatening HMS Victory. Join […]
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships. What to Expect: Discover how tar-soaked rope fibres are used for caulking. Get hands-on: Test your shipbuilding skills with wooden mallets and metal tools under the guidance of our experts. […]
Meet our Head of Collections and uncover the hidden stories and forgotten fables behind our ship’s figureheads. Join us for a family-friendly tour filled with fascinating stories about the figureheads that once adorned historic ships. Discover why these striking carvings were created, how we care for them today, and the incredible journey they took to […]
Create your own figurehead t-shirt and get catwalk ready Drop in to the Popup Spray Studio at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and graffiti your own trend-setting ships' figurehead t-shirt worthy of the top catwalks of Portsmouth. Don't forget to come back and join us wearing your t-shirt on Friday 30 May 2025 to strut your stuff […]
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships. What to Expect: Discover how tar-soaked rope fibres are used for caulking. Get hands-on: Test your shipbuilding skills with wooden mallets and metal tools under the guidance of our experts. […]
Meet our Head of Collections and uncover the hidden stories and forgotten fables behind our ship’s figureheads. Join us for a family-friendly tour filled with fascinating stories about the figureheads that once adorned historic ships. Discover why these striking carvings were created, how we care for them today, and the incredible journey they took to […]
Come and celebrate with us at Queen Charlotte's Tea Party Extravaganza! Join us for a royal celebration with our guest of honour – the figurehead of Queen Charlotte’s ship – as we mark the installation of newly conserved ships' figureheads and the grand finale of our National Lottery Heritage Funded project.  Be dazzled by […]
Join the National Museum of the Royal Navy collections team for gallery talks that will shine a light on the fascinating stories inspired by the objects on display. Our special gallery talks will spark memories, highlight unusual and sometimes overlooked objects and provide an opportunity for likeminded people to meet and experience the museum together. […]
Join the National Museum of the Royal Navy collections team for gallery talks that will shine a light on the fascinating stories inspired by the objects on display. Our special gallery talks will spark memories, highlight unusual and sometimes overlooked objects and provide an opportunity for likeminded people to meet and experience the museum together. […]
Give Dad or Grandad a truly special day out this Father's Day weekend with our exciting naval-themed activities. Treat Dad to a special experience at our galleries this Father's Day weekend. Enjoy a curator-led tour showcasing our impressive collection of medals and ship models—perfect for history-loving dads and curious minds of all ages. After exploring […]
Give Dad or Grandad a truly special day out this Father's Day weekend with our exciting naval-themed activities. Raise a glass to naval tradition this Father's Day. Step aboard the legendary HMS Warrior and discover the secret history of the Navy’s most iconic drink—rum! Join us for a unique tasting experience where you’ll explore the […]
