Learn about the pesky pests, creepy critters and animals that have lived onboard the Mary Rose

Create your own creepy critter! Use googly eyes, fuzzy spots, sparkles and pipe cleaners!

Take a look at one of our pesky pests fact sheets to learn amazing, weird and wonderful facts about the...

Every month we hold Relaxed Opening or Lights Up mornings, where from 10am-12 noon the lights in the museum will be at a higher level, and sound effects will be turned down. As always our wonderful team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to guide you through the...

Every month we hold Relaxed Opening or Lights Up mornings, where from 10am-12 noon the lights in the museum will be at a higher level, and sound effects will be turned down. As always our wonderful team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to guide you through the...

Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience which explores archery in Tudor times.

Discover how a Tudor arrow was made step by step, explore the museum with a behind the scenes tour of our collection. Enjoy refreshments in our wardroom and access to our exterior VIP balcony. 

This...

What is a yule log?

Who is the Lord of Misrule?

Who ate golden boars’ heads and what on earth is wassailing?

Uncover the many wonderfully festive, and sometimes peculiar traditions that the Tudors celebrated the festive season with in our Tudor Christmas Trail!

This free trail is available throughout...

Take part in Christmas Candle Making with our Hands on History craft sessions. 

Create your very own Tudor inspired candle from beeswax, take it home and enjoy the cosy candlelight, and warming scent of honey.

Free activity - with a valid Mary Rose/Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket.

Please note: For...