The Mary Rose

The Mary Rose Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII. After a long and successful career, she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology.

01/06/2026

We've got a fantastic weekend coming up chaired by Suzannah Lipscomb!

Six Queens - Celebrating the lives of Six Queens - https://maryrose.org/six-queens/

Book now!

Why are the flags flying in different directions? 🚩If you look closely at the famous Cowdray Engraving of the Battle of ...
29/05/2026

Why are the flags flying in different directions? 🚩

If you look closely at the famous Cowdray Engraving of the Battle of the Solent, beyond the sinking of the Mary Rose you’ll notice something strange with ships flags.

Was the weather in the Solent really that unpredictable or was it simply the results of several artists working on engraving- with accuracy not exactly the top priority?

What do you think?


28/05/2026

Every year, we welcome around 16,000 students and adults to explore Tudor history through workshops, talks, and hands-on learning.

From the story of Henry VIII’s favourite ship to life in Tudor England, education remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our upcoming Six Queens, One King and His Ship festival plays a vital role in helping us continue this work, while supporting the conservation and preservation of the collection for future generations.

Book your tickets now: https://maryrose.org/six-queens/

“Just a brick,” they said.During the excavation in 1970s, a young archaeologist uncovered the first brick- and was told ...
27/05/2026

“Just a brick,” they said.

During the excavation in 1970s, a young archaeologist uncovered the first brick- and was told it was nothing special.
By the end of the excavation, many more had been found, helping reveal the ship’s galleys. We have two of them on display at the museum.
And the young archeologist?
He would later become the museum’s Head of Interpretation and Maritime Archeology.

25/05/2026

This July, we are hosting Six Queens, One King and His Ship, a fundraising weekend exploring the lives of Henry VIII’s six Queens and their connection to The Mary Rose.

Taking place across July 18–19 in Portsmouth, the programme includes talks from leading Tudor historians, an exclusive dinner at the museum, a remembrance service, and a visit to the Mary Rose wreck site.

The event also marks the anniversary of The Mary Rose's sinking while supporting the Trust’s ongoing conservation, research, and educational work.

Tickets are available now: https://maryrose.org/six-queens/

Happy bank holiday weekend, everyone!Did you know the crew of the Mary Rose were given up to 8 pints of beer a day - ser...
22/05/2026

Happy bank holiday weekend, everyone!

Did you know the crew of the Mary Rose were given up to 8 pints of beer a day - served in large wooden tankards like the one pictured here? The beer itself was “small beer” with only 1-2% alcohol, making it safer to drink than water on long voyages.

Perfect weather this weekend to visit our museum, followed by a drink in the sunshine ☀️ 🍻

21/05/2026

👑 Six Queens, One King and His Ship festival

Immerse yourself in stories from the Tudor world as renowned historian Dr Elizabeth Norton brings to life the story of Jane Seymour - the third wife of Henry VIII and the queen who finally gave England a male heir.

📍Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

📆 18-19 July

🎟️ book tickets via our website

https://maryrose.org/six-queens/

18/05/2026

⚓️ Be part of the story.

festival

📍18-19 July

🎟️ Every ticket helps protect history.

To book, visit our website
https://maryrose.org/six-queens/




14/05/2026

Join historian Owen Emmerson at Six Queens, One King and His Ship fundraising festival as he uncovers the remarkable life of Anne of Cleves - Henry VIII’s fourth wife.
For tickets and even’s details, visit our website (link in bio)

11/05/2026

Historian Gareth Russell explores the dramatic life and tragic fall of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII’s fifth queen.
Discover the woman behind one of the most haunting stories in Tudor history at the special fundraising event, Six Queens, One King and His Ship, hosted by the Mary Rose museum.
For more information, visit our website https://maryrose.digitickets.co.uk/category/66529?

Address

Main Road, HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO13PY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+442392812931

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