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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
