National Museum of the Royal Navy
National Museum of the Royal Navy
National Museum of the Royal Navy
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Ann4allScotland, United Kingdom126 contributionsExcellent! Great value and a wealth of history and great displays.An excellent presentation of our naval history. So well laid out and a great selection of different museums, harbour trip, war ship, submarine & Mary Rose . Went for the day but stayed for three days! So much to see and do. Will return again to enjoy more !Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how we did! We hope to see you again soon. All the best! ^SFWritten 14 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 November 2023
- Mrchuckles200216 contributionsEngaging and insightfulReally interesting museums onsite so many different ways to take in info. Movies, exhibitions and interactive sections. My wife and I found out so many interesting stories and facts. We also spoke at some length to a volunteer, Tim who gave us a really interesting insight into life onboard a nuclear submarine. Was really good to hear first hand experience and his stories were so engaging, answering all our questions along the way. The whole site was really engaging and would recommend you give yourself 4-5 hours at least to cover as much as you can. But really you could easily go when it opens and leave when closes and then come back next day too.Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how we did. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your kind comments about our team! Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. ^SFWritten 1 December 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 November 2023
- DivePantherPortsmouth, United Kingdom144 contributionsRemembrance Sunday on HMS WarriorSix of us visited for the first time on Remembrance Sunday and we were on the deck of HMS Warrior at midday for the silence and the cannon salute, which was surprisingly moving. We all had our favourite parts of the Museum - my personal highlight was the actor playing a midshipman. His description of the ship and his duties - in the present tense - was absolutely convincing and he obviously knew the vessel and it systems very well indeed. The Mary Rose exhibition was also amazing. To be honest, it all was!Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we continue to provide high-quality care. Thank you so much for your positive comments about your recent visit with us and we hope to welcome you again in the near future! ^SFWritten 29 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 27 January 2024
- dambritCastle Donington, United Kingdom84 contributionsFantastic day, unbelievable ships.Fantastic day, best museum I have been to in a long time, the Mary Rose is just unbelievable and seeing the war ships spanning hundreds of years with modern day in the harbour really shows progression. We only got around the Portsmouth side but we bought the family explorers for a year so will be returning to do the submarines and harbour tour. All the staff were very polite and very informative, I love the costumes as well. Can’t wait to go back.Hi there, We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! ^NHWritten 23 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 July 2024
- Neil C9 contributionsGreat family visitGreat museum to visit with a family. Very interesting and tells an amazing story. There are lots of activities dotted around as well to keep the kids entertained as often museums can sometimes get a bit boring for them. This was a great visit and my fussy 4 year old loved it!Hi there, Thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day! ^NHWritten 23 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 July 2024
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nash 765
Scunthorpe, UK1 contribution
Oct 2021
We visited 18th October 2021. 3 adults 3year old child. Purchased our ticket nearly £75 which only entitled us to visit 1 attraction ( Which we was NOT told on purchase) So we went to the Victory !st which was very interesting even to our 3 year old. Then lunch well £45 later just for sandwiches couple muffins childern pack up sandwich crisps penguin 3drinks we thought was absolutely outrageous over priced Am very disappointed with who ever owns the franchise for this and how the Royal Navy lets them get away with it. After learning that we couldnt enter the May Rose without paying more money and the pirate enclosure more money too !!!! We checked out several of the hangers but after 2hrs we left as nothing else to do but pay pay pay . After the last 18months that the world has had the price for this attraction is not worth it for families !!!
Written 20 October 2021
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DivePanther
Portsmouth, UK144 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Six of us visited for the first time on Remembrance Sunday and we were on the deck of HMS Warrior at midday for the silence and the cannon salute, which was surprisingly moving. We all had our favourite parts of the Museum - my personal highlight was the actor playing a midshipman. His description of the ship and his duties - in the present tense - was absolutely convincing and he obviously knew the vessel and it systems very well indeed. The Mary Rose exhibition was also amazing. To be honest, it all was!
Written 27 January 2024
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Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we continue to provide high-quality care. Thank you so much for your positive comments about your recent visit with us and we hope to welcome you again in the near future! ^SF
Written 29 January 2024
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Mrchuckles2002
16 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Really interesting museums onsite so many different ways to take in info. Movies, exhibitions and interactive sections. My wife and I found out so many interesting stories and facts. We also spoke at some length to a volunteer, Tim who gave us a really interesting insight into life onboard a nuclear submarine. Was really good to hear first hand experience and his stories were so engaging, answering all our questions along the way. The whole site was really engaging and would recommend you give yourself 4-5 hours at least to cover as much as you can. But really you could easily go when it opens and leave when closes and then come back next day too.
Written 30 November 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how we did. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your kind comments about our team! Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. ^SF
Written 2 December 2023
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Elli-im-Nebel
53 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely impressive! We were lucky enough to be on the Victory in time (10 a.m.) and to see the guides' demonstrations on the individual decks. Ambitious and funny, educational and entertaining. Highly recommended! You could easily spend several days in the area and still not have seen everything. Finally, take a look at the Mary Rose: it takes your breath away. The water bus takes you to 2 special museums, both of which are also wonderfully done, not just for Navy fans. The Ultimate Explorer Ticket includes all the sights, as well as the harbor tour. A truly wonderful museum complex. The entrance fee seems expensive at first, but it is worth every penny.
Written 13 August 2023
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Mikey88
Midland, Michigan690 contributions
July 2022
Its not cheap but was a great day out.
We visited the WW2 sub and HMS victory. I'd thought the sub would be the highlight but both me and my 16 year old boy enjoyed the audio tour on the Victory more and the sub tour was excellent.
The HMS Victory audio tour is one of the best museum things I've done in a long time, felt like you were in the battle of Trafalgar, fantastic!
We visited the WW2 sub and HMS victory. I'd thought the sub would be the highlight but both me and my 16 year old boy enjoyed the audio tour on the Victory more and the sub tour was excellent.
The HMS Victory audio tour is one of the best museum things I've done in a long time, felt like you were in the battle of Trafalgar, fantastic!
Written 10 August 2022
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fishgod
Manchester, England41 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Bearing in mind the excellence of the rest of the Historic Dockyards, I was expecting better. This isn't a large museum, but I was at least expecting to come out with some understanding of how the Royal Navy was formed and has developed over the centuries. No such luck. The whole thing comes across as if it's been brainstormed to death, with no one willing to edit the results.
Written 17 August 2021
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Geoff. Hewitt
50 contributions
Sept 2022
Favourite part of the visit, as a Royal Navy enthusiast, was coming out of the Railway Station and staring at the great Black Snake herself, HMS Warrior. The whole experience is first -rate (to use a naval term) but it does involve a lot of walking, and to see everything in detail, including the harbour tour, HMS Alliance, and the Museum of Naval Power, needs more than one day. Consequently, we will need a second visit, but fortunately our tickets are valid for a year. Even my wife, by the end of our visit, was impressed. Only fly in the ointment was the scaffolding and sheeting surrounding HMS Victory, but if the end result is her salvation into the future I can live with the inside tour only. If only the Old Lady, HMS Warspite, had been there as well. Still, I am allowed to dream, I suppose!
Written 25 September 2022
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dambrit
Castle Donington, UK84 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Fantastic day, best museum I have been to in a long time, the Mary Rose is just unbelievable and seeing the war ships spanning hundreds of years with modern day in the harbour really shows progression. We only got around the Portsmouth side but we bought the family explorers for a year so will be returning to do the submarines and harbour tour. All the staff were very polite and very informative, I love the costumes as well. Can’t wait to go back.
Written 19 July 2024
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Hi there,
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! ^NH
Written 23 July 2024
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Bunty8
United Kingdom652 contributions
June 2021
Visited with our ‘ultimate’ attraction ticket. One part was about Admiral Nelson and what kind of man he was, the other part was about the history of the Royal Navy. We found it extremely interesting covering the days when we were a great seafaring nation to more modern times.
We visited here first before the ships, which gave us a better appreciation when we went onboard.
Well worth a visit and friendly staff on hand to answer any questions.
Also plenty of hand sanitiser located around museum.
We visited here first before the ships, which gave us a better appreciation when we went onboard.
Well worth a visit and friendly staff on hand to answer any questions.
Also plenty of hand sanitiser located around museum.
Written 20 June 2021
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Neil C
9 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Great museum to visit with a family. Very interesting and tells an amazing story. There are lots of activities dotted around as well to keep the kids entertained as often museums can sometimes get a bit boring for them. This was a great visit and my fussy 4 year old loved it!
Written 19 July 2024
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Hi there,
Thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day! ^NH
Written 23 July 2024
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I am into Navy History and would like to have a tour of this ship
Written 7 July 2018
Is there any chance of a on board tour of HMS Queen Elizabeth
Written 7 July 2018
VE_Team_PHD
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Hi Rex,
HMS Queen Elizabeth is an active naval vessel, and as such we cannot offer tours. If tours were to become available I imagine they would be organised by the Royal Navy themselves.
Kind regards,
Visitor Experience Team
Written 8 July 2018
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