Royal Naval Museum


 

As an island Nation, the sea has always played a major role in Britain’s history.

Founded in 1911, the Royal Naval Museum is one of country’s leading maritime museums and is the only museum devoted to the ships of the Royal Navy and the men and women who served in them. Visitors can see, touch, hear and even smell the history of the Royal Navy through a rich collection of artefacts and award-winning permanent exhibitions. 

The Trafalgar Experience brings the Battle of Trafalgar vividly to life and The Nelson Gallery features one of the best collections of Nelson material in the world. The galleries devoted to the 20th century Navy focus on the changing face of the senior service from the launch of the Dreadnought to the Falklands War.




Royal Naval Museum events

Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy
Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy

Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy at the Royal Naval Museum

Open daily from 10am

Sea Your History is a special exhibition focusing on the real experiences of the Navy’s people - in combat and under stress, doing their day-to-day work, at rest and play, at home and abroad, at sea and  on land - during a cent...

Apr 26 - Jan 01 FULL STORY Full Story 
'Christmas Ship Lanterns at the Royal Naval Museum'
'Christmas Ship Lanterns at the Royal Naval Museum'

Saturday 6 & Saturday 13 December 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm

 

Come and create a festive lantern inspired by objects in the galleries.

Dec 06 - Dec 13 FULL STORY Full Story 
'Maritime Calendars at the Royal Naval Museum'
'Maritime Calendars at the Royal Naval Museum'

Saturday 27 December 

Saturday 3 January

11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm

 

Dec 27 - Jan 03

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Corporate Venue

The Royal Naval Museum is available for Corporate hire for any special event, dinner or party. For more details, please see the Royal Naval Museum Corporate Venue page.

More Information

Visit the Official Royal Naval Museum web site