Mary Rose Trust Time Capsule Competition
2012 will not only mark the 500th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Mary Rose, the flagship of King Henry VIII, but also the opening of the brand new Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic...
View ArticleHMS Warrior Moves to Gunwharf Quays!
In her 150th year, HMS Warrior 1860 has set sail for new horizons at Gunwharf Quays not the iron hulled warship but a12 foot schematic drawing of the famous ship. The magnificent artwork by Stephen...
View ArticleNational Museum of the Royal Navy long listed for Clore Award
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN), Portsmouth, is one of ten museums across the UK that have been long listed for the inaugural £10,000 Clore Award for Museum Learning. The new award is...
View ArticlePopular writers of page and screen announced for guest talks in support of...
The Mary Rose 500 Appeal will be hosting two fascinating talks at the museum in the coming weeks to help raise money for the building of the new museum to open in 2012. The first talk is by esteemed...
View ArticleEnjoy a wide range of events at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this February...
The Mary Rose Museum is displaying a fantastic range of costumes from the multiple Emmy Award winning series The Tudors on BBC2 now. On display in the AV theatre of the museum and in aid of the Mary...
View ArticleMARITIME GREAT, MARY ROSE, IMMORTALISED ON UK £2 COIN
Famous Tudor warship features on special £2 coin entering circulation this yearThe Royal Mint is commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Mary Roses launch in Portsmouth in 1511 by issuing a £2 coin...
View ArticleNew image released of the Mary Rose Museum in 2012
The Mary Rose Trust and internal architects Pringle Brandon have just released a new illustration of how the new Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will look when it opens to public in...
View ArticleWinners Announced!
Mary Rose Trust Time Capsule CompetitionSponsored by Warings Construction Ltd Haslemere Preparatory School has been announced as the winner in the Mary Rose Museum Time Capsule Competition. They win...
View ArticleFall In Love at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard may not be the obvious place for love to blossom but this Valentines Day the site will be looking at love stories of the past and hoping to ignite future romance. In 1949...
View ArticleFebruary Half Term Will Put A Spring In Your Step!
Enjoy a full day out at the unforgettable Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a half term that will keep the whole family entertained with activities, crafts, trails and demonstrations. HMS Warrior 1860...
View ArticleFormal Opening of the Charles Dickens Garden Border
The Friends of the Porters Garden today, Wednesday 8th February, held a formal opening of the Charles Dickens border in the garden at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, to commemorate the 200th anniversary...
View ArticleOn The Road Again Sea Life Roadshow heads to Buckland!
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) Portsmouth, is once again leading some of the citys best loved attractions in a FREE fun filled Roadshow for all the family. Following the success of last...
View ArticleTop Selling Female Historian To Give Talk And Sign Preview Copies Of Her Book
4th April 2012 7 9pmAt the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard The Mary Rose Trust is delighted to welcome back Alison Weir, the biggest selling female historian in the UK since records...
View ArticleHMS Warrior shows it is all heart during National Heart Month
One of Portsmouths most popular visitor attractions, HMS Warrior 1860 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, will be home to a giant, illuminated heart on Tuesday 14 February, as the British Heart...
View ArticleNew Partnership Launched To Promote Understanding Of Science And Technology
One of the regions leading high tech employers is investing in the future by linking with a top heritage attraction. Lockheed Martin, one of the worlds largest defence companies employing 500 people...
View ArticleMuseums Murder Mystery
Following on from the success of their Speed Dating evening last year, and in conjunction with Culture 24s Museums at Night event[*], the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) at Portsmouth...
View ArticleModel Boat Weekend at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April 10am onwardsFree added value event for ticket holders and Loyalty Club Members Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is pleased to welcome back the Portsmouth Model...
View ArticleModel of the SEAFOX Mine Disposal System used by the Royal Navy in the Gulf,...
Ultra Electronics Sonar Systems have donated a model of the Mine Disposal System SEAFOX, used recently by the Royal Navy in the Gulf, to The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) at Portsmouth...
View ArticleVictorious Vintage At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
A New Event To Celebrate The Diamond Jubilee2nd June 3rd June 2012 10am 10pm Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is pleased to announce a new event for this year that will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee...
View ArticleEaster Excitement at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Enjoy a full day out at the unforgettable Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for an Easter extravaganza of activities, trails, arts and crafts during the school break, including the chance to win some tasty...
View ArticleNational Museum of the Royal Navy launches appeal for lost stories from Royal...
An appeal for untold stories of the Royal Navys colonial forces has been launched by the National Museum of the Royal Navy for a new major exhibition, HMS Hear My Story which is due to open in...
View ArticleSouthsea Seaside Yarnscape Community Art Work Unveiling
A piece of artwork celebrating not only the history of knitting in the Navy but also the talent of local people is being unveiled by Chief Petty Officer Ricky Nelson, watched by those who took in the...
View ArticleTHE MARY ROSE SECURES THE FINAL £35,000
The Mary Rose Trust is delighted to announce that the final £35,000 needed to complete its capital appeal for £35 million has been reached. Over 150 donations have been received, which has been a...
View ArticleSpring Into Action At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard This February Half Term
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has plenty of activities to keep the family entertained this half term with activities, crafts, trails, tours and demonstrations.HMS Warrior 1860s Family Activity Area...
View ArticleChildrens naval inspired artwork to be celebrated at the Sea Life Roadshow!
Date: Thursday 21st February 2013Time: 11am 3pmVenue: St Francis Church, Leigh Park The attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are back on the road as once again the National Museum of the Royal...
View ArticleLevel 42 and Maximo Park announced for Victorious Festival in Portsmouth!
Level 42, Maximo Park, Charlotte Church, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, The Feeling, DJ Yoda, Mike Skinner (The Streets) and many more are confirmed for the Victorious Festival 2013. The Belle...
View ArticleArchive image collection launched online at the National Museum of the Royal...
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has made their unique collection of images available for you to print and buy online for the first time. The Museum has launched a new print on demand website...
View ArticleThe Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall's Mary Rose visit
'The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Mary Rose on Wednesday 26th February for their first view of the purpose built Mary Rose museum within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Their...
View ArticleHappy British Tourism Week!
"Twice a day, on his way to and from school, little Charlie Bucket had to walk right past the gates of the Dockyard.And every time he went by he would begin to walk very, very slowly, and he...
View ArticleThousands through the door for Dockyard offer
Thousands of local residents took advantage of the Historic Dockyard''s heavily discounted ticket offer over the long weekend 19th 22nd March when ticket prices were cut to £5 per person for those...
View ArticleLost dog returns home after nearly 500 years!
A two year old mongrel who sailed aboard the ill fated Mary Rose is returning home to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Mary Rose Museum after an incredible 465 years away. The painstakingly...
View ArticleNew evidence to show that HMS Victory was still afloat in 1933 for Navy Week
For many decades it has been believed that HMS Victory was permanently dry docked in No. 2 Dock, Portsmouth on the 12th January 1922 due to her condition deteriorating to the extent that she could no...
View ArticleMary Rose at the Heart of Latest C J Sansom Novel
Last September saw a very special publication party for the latest hardback of the C J Sansom novel Heartstone, at the Mary Rose Museum. The Mary Rose and Portsmouth feature prominently in this 5th...
View ArticlePortsmouths BIG Day Out!
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is joining forces with Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower to treat residents living in a PO postcode to a BIG Day Out on Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th March, to celebrate...
View ArticlePrince Harry marks the next milestone in the history of the Mary Rose
Prince Harry has today (Friday 18th March, 2011) visited the Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to mark the next milestone in the history of the Mary Rose. The Prince was given a tour of...
View ArticleFlythrough of the Mary Rose Museum in 2012
As Prince Harry marked the next milestone in the history of the Mary Rose by laying the foundation stone for the new museum on Friday (18th March, 2011), the Mary Rose Trust was also revealing a...
View ArticleRemember when Portsmouth Historic Dockyard worked with MindWorks? YOU WILL!
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has employed Hampshire agency MindWorks for its new creative as it unveils a new marketing campaign of posters, leaflets and adverts designed to make people visit today...
View ArticleRemember When You Spent Easter At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard? You Will!
Enjoy a full day out at the unforgettable Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for an Easter extravaganza of activities, trails, arts and crafts during the school break, including the chance to win some tasty...
View ArticleTake a peek at Pepys Show!
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April 2011 11am 4.30pmFREE EVENT All Ages In 1661 Samuel Pepys made his first visit to Portsmouth Dockyard and declared himself, much pleased with the sight of the...
View ArticleThe 12 Years of Christmas
On the first year of Christmas my true love gave to me a Festival to make you happy! 12 years on and that is still the case as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will once again step back in time for the...
View ArticleBe a local tourist and enjoy discounted entry to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is once again proud to be supporting English Tourism Week as it will be working with local newspapers to offer a special £10 a ticket to residents throughout the region...
View Article£50m FOR HMS VICTORY
In a ground breaking enterprise the Ministry of Defence has decided to transfer the custodianship of HMS Victory, the worlds most iconic ship, to the HMS Victory Preservation Trust, a charitable trust...
View ArticleAntarctic Discovery Day At The National Museum of the Royal Navy
Saturday 31st March, 2012 11am 4pmPrincess Royal Gallery National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard FREE Entry to Event (only) The National Museum of the Royal Navy at...
View ArticleUK Premiere Oscar Nominated Costumes from Les Misérables to go on display...
Following the success of the Hollywood blockbuster Les Misérables, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is thrilled to have the Academy Award® and Bafta nominated costumes from the film on display for the...
View ArticleAn Explosion of Entertainment at Spirit of the 40s Weekend
An event that grows with popularity every year, the Spirit of the 40s weekend returns to Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport on the 6th and 7th April. Guaranteed dancing, activities,...
View ArticleHow the Mary Rose Trust is Making History Through Science
The Mary Rose Trust is thrilled to be showcasing its ground breaking science research to the next generation of scientists at The Big Bang Fair at the ExCel, London 14 17 March 2013 The Big Bang is...
View ArticleGun which fired the first shot at sea in WW1 is installed for new £4. ...
The gun which fired the first shot of the war at sea in WW1 has been craned into place today Wednesday 27 March as part of the new £4.5m HMS Hear My Story exhibition at the National Museum of the...
View ArticleThe Mary Rose Museum wins at the 2014 Civic Trust Awards
The new Mary Rose Museum which opened 31st May 2013 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Pringle Brandon Perkins + Wills has won the Michael Middleton Special Award...
View ArticleNew exhibition challenging the Myth and Memory of Gallipoli to open
A new exhibition promising to challenge the historical perceptions of a major First World War campaign is to open at the National Museum of the Royal Navy this March.Gallipoli: Myth and Memory is the...
View ArticleNew exhibition puts spotlight on Royal Navy Submarines
'A new exhibition focusing on the role of the Royal Navys submarines during the First World War opens on Thursday 2nd April at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport.The use of submarines was still...
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