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. […]
Family story telling sessions These fun, 30-minute family storytelling sessions are perfect for children of all ages, especially primary schoolers. With three scheduled, drop-in sessions, you can join us for captivating tales like Stargazey Pie and The Mermaid of Marden, bringing the magic of the sea to life! Session timings are: 11:00 12:15 1:30 This […]
Come and take part in the creation of our “Open Orchestra” experience! Join us for a unique hands-on musical adventure set within one of the museum’s galleries! Tables of musical instruments will be displayed throughout the space, each hosted by a music teacher ready to guide you in exploring different instrument families—Brass, Woodwind, Strings, and […]
Play together and learn a pop song, discover how to perform in a marching band and experience the thrill of collaborative music-making. Join Southern Music Project and the Royal Marines Band Service for an exciting, hands-on workshop! Led by Brass specialist Adam Denman and Royal Marine Musician Nathan Crossley, children (ages 7-11) will learn to […]
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. […]
Code a ship-robot to navigate around an 'ocean floor' and collect all the 'sounds of the sea' to complete the challenge. Unlock a world of robotics play with EdTech start-up Sniff + Snails. In this workshop, you will learn how to program Eli the ship-bot to travel around the ‘ocean-floor’ and collect ‘sounds of the […]
Ahoy there! You are invited to board HMS Warrior and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors'! Set sail for the 19th century and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of seafaring music like never before. The Motley Crew, armed with an eclectic array of instruments, will transport you to an era of clashing […]
ANZAC day commemoration and wreath laying service on HMS M33 The National Museum of the Royal Navy will join the Nation, and our Commonwealth partners Australia and New Zealand, on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign 1915, in commemorating all those who served and sacrificed so that we can live in peace. The service will take place […]
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. […]
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission mobile exhibition is travelling the UK and will be in Portsmouth from 5 May - 8 May. Find out more about VE and VJ Day, read real stories and share your own stories. At the centre of the tour is the Torch for Peace – a lasting symbol of commemoration, […]
VE Day 80: A Celebration with Portsmouth Historic Quarter Step back in time and mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day with a day of music, dance, history, and celebration. What to expect: Lindy Hop in Boathouse 5 – Learn to swing dance with Portsmouth Lindy Hop 1940s performances from vocal trio The Charlalas […]
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. […]
