Whats on this November

TAKE ON WINTER WONDERS

This winter, step into history and uncover secrets that bring our maritime past to life! Enjoy wintry events and discover hidden gems waiting to be explored.

 

Book on to a variety of talks and tours that share the secrets of our collections and are sure to thrill and fascinate! 

EXPLORE A HOST OF HIDDEN GEMS AT THE DOCKYARD THIS WINTER

You’ve probably explored some of our most famous ships– that's just a taste of what there is to see at the Dockyard!

 

Don’t miss out on hidden gems like M.33 - the ‘lucky ship’, the only allied veteran of the Gallipoli campaign, the interactive galleries at the National Museum of the Royal Navy or the Victory Gallery panorama of the Battle of Trafalgar – a must see! 

 

TAKE ON THE DAZZLE AND STEP ABOARD M.33

See the sights and hear what life was like in the Royal Navy during the First World War, onboard the Dockyard’s ‘Lucky Ship’ HMS M.33. One of five ships of its kind built in seven weeks, M.33 first saw action in the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli campaign. It was here it earned its nickname the ‘Lucky Ship’ because it survived the campaign without losing a crew member. 
 
Experience M.33’s close living quarters and discover a range of interactive displays that bring the history of the ship and the story of its crew to life.  

ENJOY A VARIETY OF TALKS AND TOURS AT THE DOCKYARD THIS NOVEMBER

Join Tudor historian and writer Dr Phil Roberts as he tells us the fascinating story of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, his rise to power under Henry VIII and his drastic fall from grace.

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with an Ultimate Explorer Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour or discover the hidden secrets of the collection during a Curator Talk. All tours must be booked in advance.  
 
Ultimate Explorer Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours

6 December 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Free with an Ultimate Explorer ticket 

Talk and Tour – Cardinal Wolsey: For King and Country

23 November – 1.00pm - 4.30pm. £30 entry to the talk and tour. Entry to the Mary Rose Museum is provided for the duration of this experience only

Curator Talks

11 December – 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Free with a valid museum ticket 

 

TAKE ON YULETIDE

 

Join us on 7 and 8 and 14 and 15 December for our very special Christmas events.

 

Take on Henry VIII’s Christmas Court mixing yuletide tradition with Tudor

re-enactment and Deck the Hulls: A Victorian Yuletide Adventure meet the crew of HMS Warrior as they transform the ship into a winter wonderland. Father Christmas will also be on board to greet you!

Free with a valid museum ticket.

DON'T MISS OUT ON A SWEET TREAT DURING YOUR VISIT

Pop into the Mary Rose café during your visit and enjoy a warming hot drink and a tasty treat, like one of our buns or traybakes.

 

There is a tantalising selection of sandwiches and snacks to enjoy while you take a well-deserved break during your Dockyard adventure. 

 

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Find the perfect Christmas gifts at our online gift shop, filled with unique maritime-inspired treasures for every history lover.

 

From festive ornaments to exclusive memorabilia, discover something special to make this Christmas unforgettable.  

 

A SPECIAL EXHIBITION FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE NOVIUM MUSEUM

REVISIT THE VIBRANCY AND INNOVATION THAT DEFINED A DECADE

Our friends at The Novium Museum invite you to step back into the vibrant 1980s with I Grew Up 80s! Opening on 7 December, this nostalgic exhibition offers a colourful journey through the decade from a child’s perspective.

 

Explore over 200 items, from Care Bears and My Little Pony, to albums from icons like Queen and Kate Bush. Enjoy interactive highlights including 80s dress-up, classic games, and a vintage Donkey Kong arcade machine! Launching with a “Celebration of the 1980s” event, the exhibition runs until 8 June, 2025.  

 

The Novium Museum

7 December – 8 June 

Tickets: £5 adults, £3 children, or £14 family. 

 

Pay Once Visit All Year

Become an Ultimate Explorer today and enjoy a full year of nautical adventures with unlimited visits to all our attractions, plus other on-site benefits.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is jointly operated by The National Museum of the Royal Navy and the Mary Rose Trust

 

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