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Historical stories, conservation, news and collections updates and other stories from the Mary Rose.

Discover 1,000 Tudor stories: Melita Thomas at the Mary Rose Museum
News

Discover 1,000 Tudor stories: Melita Thomas at the Mary Rose Museum

Join us for an engaging talk and book signing on Tuesday 22nd July as Thomas delves into the diverse tapestry of Tudor society, bringing to life the stories of individuals from all walks of life as chronicled in her acclaimed book, 1000 Tudor People.

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Mary Rose Museum to host AIM 2025 Conference
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Mary Rose Museum to host AIM 2025 Conference

Taking place on the 18th & 19th June, the sold-out will bring together hundreds of heritage professionals to explore how independent museums are adapting to today’s challenges.

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Apply now: Free Mary Rose workshops
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Apply now: Free Mary Rose workshops

In 2025, we are running our All-Aboard Access programme, which allows us to offer 120 free workshops to schools across Hampshire.

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Munch ado about nothing
Blog - Collections

Munch ado about nothing

There are lots of bugs and critters that can eat the precious objects in a museum. Find out how we keep the objects in the Mary Rose Museum safe from these pests.

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Volunteers’ Week: Celebrating the people behind the Mary Rose
Blog - Collections

Volunteers’ Week: Celebrating the people behind the Mary Rose

The Mary Rose is marking Volunteers’ Week by joining in celebrations and sharing the story of one of its longest serving volunteers.

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Ocean with David Attenborough comes to the Mary Rose Museum
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Ocean with David Attenborough comes to the Mary Rose Museum

In celebration of World Ocean Day on June 8th, the Mary Rose Museum invites visitors on an unforgettable cinematic journey beneath the waves with a special screening of Ocean with David Attenborough.

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Mystery of a Queen
Blog - Collections

Mystery of a Queen

When the Mary Rose sank in 1545, Henry VIII was married to his sixth wife, Katherine Parr, so why was the symbol of his first wife on a wristguard on board the Mary Rose?

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Talking to Bangalore
Blog - Learning

Talking to Bangalore

The Mary Rose is known internationally, as our Learning Team discovered when they spoke to students from a school in Bangalore…

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HMS Mary Rose (1915)
Blog - Collections

HMS Mary Rose (1915)

The story of HMS Mary Rose (1915), which shared a similar fate to its Tudor namesake during World War I when it was lost in battle…

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