Andrew Baines

The National Museum of the Royal Navy

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, established in 2009, tells the story of the four fighting forces of the British Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Fleet Air Arm, the Submarine Service and the Surface Fleet. Ours is the epic story of the Royal Navy, its impact on Britain and the world from its origins to the present day. Our museums include: - The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HMS Warrior 1860, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and First World War Gallipoli campaign survivor HMS M.33. We also manage the marketing and ticketing operation for the destination brand Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on behalf of other onsite partners. - The Royal Navy Submarine Museum with Cold War-era HMS Alliance and Explosion, the Museum of Naval Firepower, both in Gosport. Entry to these museums is included in a Portsmouth Historic Dockyard all attraction ticket and a popular, free water bus runs between the sites during the year. - The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset, home to 103 aircraft. - The U.K's oldest historic fighting ship still afloat, HMS Trincomalee at The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool. - HMS Caroline in Belfast, Northern Ireland. - Our affiliates include HMS Unicorn (Dundee); HMS Wellington (London); the Medusa Trust (Portsmouth); the Coastal Forces Heritage Trust (Portsmouth), Haslar Heritage Group, the D-Day Museum (Portsmouth) and HMS Courageous, Devonport. Our extensive collection of Royal Marines regimental artefacts and reserve collections, currently housed within our Collection Centre, with a brand new Royal Marines Museum to open in the future. Our unique collection of venues provides the perfect opportunity for you to wow your guests with a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're planning a wedding, private dinner, corporate event or party, we have the perfect venue for you in Portsmouth, Gosport, Yeovilton, Hartlepool and Belfast.