Refurbishing The Victory Gallery

From 3 November 2019, a fantastic refurbishment project will begin inside The Victory Gallery as new interactive exhibits are created which will tell the story of Victory's own preservation project and her history at the Battle of Trafalgar. This exciting transformation will require us to close the gallery until 3 April 2020 when it will reopen to visitors. Alongside the gallery, a new 'dry dock experience' will see visitors walk under Nelson's flagship - an exciting experience for all. 

Winter opening times

4 November 2019 - 29 March 2020 (10am to 5pm)

Last entry to attractions vary.

Victorian Christmas Festival

29 November 2019 - 1 December 2019 (10am to 5pm)

Attraction tickets are not valid for special events. 

Summer opening times

30 March 2020 - 1 November 2020 (10am to 5:30pm)

Last entry to attractions vary.

Winter opening times

4 November – 29 March 2020 (10.00am - 4.30pm) Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Last entry to HMS Alliance is 4pm. Museum galleries close at 4.30pm.  

Christmas opening times

27 December 2019 - 3 January 2020 (10am - 4.30pm)

1 January 2020 (11am - 4pm)  

February half term opening times

15 - 23 February (10am - 4.30pm)

Summer opening times

30 March 2020 - 1 November 2020 (10.00am - 4.30pm)

Last entry to HMS Alliance is 4.30pm. Museum galleries close at 5.00pm.

Winter opening times

4 November 2019 - 29 March 2020 (10.00am - 4.30pm)
Closed Monday - Friday. Last entry to the museum is 4pm.

Christmas opening times

27 December 2019 - 3 January 2020 (10am - 4.30pm) 

1 January 2020 (11am - 4pm)  

February half term opening times

15 - 23 February (10am - 4.30pm)

Summer opening times

30 March 2020 - 1 November 2020 (10am - 5pm.) Last entry to the museum is 4.30pm.

Harbour Tours

Harbour Tours are included in a Full Navy Ticket. For more information please telephone 023 9272 8060. Harbour Tours are subject to availability and prevailing weather conditions during the winter months and their availability cannot be guaranteed.

The Harbour Tour leaves from the jetty alongside HMS Warrior. Please check with the Visitor Centre for daily sailing times.

While we welcome one and all onboard the Harbour Tour, pushchairs and buggies must placed in our buggy parks due to health and safety. These are located closed by near Boathouse 4 and inside Boathouse 5. If you're unsure about locating these, please speak to a member of the team before queuing. 

Waterbus times

Please note that during winter opening (From 4 November) the waterbus runs at weekends only.

Due to the jetties and steps being unsuitable for large pushchair, only small umbrella fold buggies can be carried onto the Waterbus, which must already be folded down before access to the Waterbus is permitted. Other buggy types can be left inside buggy parts near Boathouse 4 or inside Boathouse 5.

The waterbus is included with a Full Navy Ticket and is subject to availability and prevailing weather conditions, therefore its availability cannot be guaranteed. The waterbus leaves from the jetty alongside HMS Warrior. Please see the table below for the waterbus departure times (*indicates pick up only due to attraction closing time **collection only from RNSM). 

Tidal movements effecting Waterbus

From time to time, the Waterbus service which operates from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to our partner sites can be impacted by tide movements. Here are some changes to upcoming Waterbus times and services:

Attraction closing times

We always try hard to adhere to our closing times as closely as possible. On some occasions, they may vary throughout the year. All attractions close an hour before the site closes. *Sailing times for Harbour Tours change daily - so it's always worth checking on the day you plan to visit.