Adults and Community
The Royal Naval Museum is fully committed to providing exciting and stimulating learning opportunities to visitors of any age. We currently work with a number of community groups across the local area to deliver both one-off activities and longer term projects.
Special Events
Throughout the year the Museum participates in national campaigns such as Heritage Open Days , Family Learning Week and Black History Month. We also offer a regular programme of special events, gallery talks and lectures throughout the year.
Armed Forces Day 2010
This annual event helps to celebrate and remember the role that veterans have played in conflicts. June 26th will see our 4th 'Wartime Tea' where we welcome veterans, their families and the public to enjoy a taste of World War Two life.
Heritage Open Days 2010
Each year in September heritage attractions and museums around the country invite members of the public to explore areas and buildings which are not normally accessible! We offer behind the scenes tours and talks giving fascinating insights into the history of the buildings and the museum.
Talks & lectures
The museum covers 400 years of Naval History so there is never a shortage of fascinating subjects for talks and lectures!
Projects
Our Community Curators project aims to increase access to our collections by local groups. We work with them creatively both across the city and in the museum enabling them to investigate areas of interest and develop new skills.
Activities range from behind the scenes tours and object handling sessions to photography workshops and reminiscence sessions. Outcomes include community magazines, photographic exhibitions and trails.
For details and dates of all forthcoming events see the Events & Programmes section in the left-hand column.