Royal Naval Museum

 

 

John Rodgaard author

HMS Venomous View towards the stern from the port side, taken in 1942 Photographed by Lt Leslie Eaton RNVR

Forthcoming Events

Looking for a fun, family activity, informative talk, behind the scenes tour? We have a large range of events for 2010. For a full listing download our Events brochure.

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We also offer a range of family activities at the Museum and other activities as part of the other events taking place in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Click on the links for details.

Patrick O'Brian Weekend

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th March 2010

Join us again for another journey into the world of Aubrey and Maturin. The weekend includes a special dinner in HMS Victory, leading speakers on the Georgian Navy and an evening concert as well as time to explore the Historic Dockyard attractions and the Spinnaker Tower.

Click here for more details

Wednesday April 14th, 2010,12.00pm - FREE event

Venomous and Valour: A Common Virtue  

(Book launch: A Hard Fought Ship: the story of HMS Venomous)

HMS Venomous was a destroyer of the V & W Class, the most advanced in the world when built and arguably the most successful ever. Come and hear about the fascinating history of this ship and her crew from the author. Click here for more details

Booking required. For more details contact 023 9272 7582 or e-mail education.bookings@royalnavalmuseum.org

Saturday 17th/Sunday 18th April - FREE event

Pepys Show

Come and meet Samuel Pepys as he returns to Portsmouth Dockyard exactly 350 years since he started to work for Navy. Meet his long-suffering wife, Master Shipwright John Tippetts and a whole host of characters from his famous diary.

The History Re-enactment Workshop bring this fascinating period of history to life in the Arena with a host of activities throughout the day.

All ages welcome, no booking required. For more details contact 023 9272 7582 or e-mail education.bookings@royalnavalmuseum.org

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