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Discover the Royal Navy like never before
Create lasting memories and experience the thrills and adventures of the Royal Navy at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
With six sites across the country, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is more than galleries, displays, and exhibitions. It’s real experiences!
Climb aboard and see the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy through the eyes of those who served on them. Feel the exhilaration and fear of battle. Be truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
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National Museum Of The Royal Navy Announces New CEO Appointment
Matthew Sheldon announced as new CEO of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, bringing over 30 years of museum collections and leadership experience
Appointment - confirmed by the Board of Trustees following unanimous approval - as only the second leader of the UK’s youngest National Museum, established in 2009
The appointment will support the continued development of the National Museum’s portfolio of sites which span Portsmouth, Gosport, Yeovilton, Hartlepool and Belfast.
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Funding Announced To Reimagine Historic Boathouse Including New Royal Marines Museum
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has secured Development Round funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The funding will support the ‘Reimagination of Boathouse 6’ Project to transform the magnificent 1840’s Grade II* Boathouse 6 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, into a home for the new Royal Marines Museum. Boathouse 6 will also be home to new permanent special exhibition gallery, a Royal Marines Commando-themed Laser Quest Arena, as well as a newly integrated auditorium and conferencing and public programming facility.
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Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild
See conservation in action as we bring the Barracuda DP872 back to life. This 10-year restoration project will rebuild this extinct aircraft and preserve aviation history for future generations. Inside our new Arthur Kimberley Viewing Gallery, visitors can can discover more about science and archaeology involved in the restoration and hear stories of the brave crew who used to pilot these incredible aircraft.
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D-Day Map: Operation Neptune
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, also known as 'Operation Overlord', uncover the true scale of the naval assault that landed Allied Troops on the beaches of Normandy.
Code-named 'Operation Neptune', this staggering assault involved over 150,000 troops and required meticulous planning. Based off the original Southwick House D-Day map, this brand-new, interactive website, lets you get a new perspective on one of the most important military campaigns.
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Worlds Beneath the Waves
Embark on a voyage of discovery to the Worlds Beneath the Waves and delve into the extraordinary tale of the HMS Challenger Expedition. Go on a 150-year voyage of scientific exploration; from the early days of oceanographic research to the high-tech world of the modern Royal Navy.
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