Exploring some of the science of the Sounds of the Sea through family-friendly, drama-based activities – and writing a collaborative soundscape poem! What does the sea really sound like? Which noises come from nature, and which are made by humans? How do marine mammals use echolocation—and how does that compare to submarine sonar? And what […]
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 us […]
Enjoy a thrilling workshop where children become musical storytellers, composing their own soundtracks to bring stories to life. Join The Southern Music Project CIC for an exciting, hands-on storytelling adventure with music! In this fun-filled workshop, children aged 7-11 will bring a pre-written story to life by creating their own musical soundtrack using a variety […]
Come and join us to explore the sounds of water. Join the School of Noise for a journey into the sounds of water. Join us for a hands-on adventure where you'll create and listen to underwater sounds while uncovering amazing facts about how sound shapes our oceans and rivers. Get ready to explore, experiment, and […]
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 […]
