Good luck HMS Caroline!
As you all know, today is the exciting announcement of Art Fund's Museum of the Year winner! 🤗
Our friend's at BAE Systems wanted to give a final good luck to HMS Caroline from their team and James Davis, Strategic Development Director for BAE Systems Maritime Services. 🤞 #MuseumoftheYear #MOTY
Exp Museum MOTY Support
#3daystogo Good Luck HMS Caroline!
The team Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower hope that thNational Museum of the Royal Navy family can bring home the Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019 title! 🍀🍀🍀
Stephen Bailey MOTY Support
We are so lucky to have such an amazing list of supporters who are wishing HMS Caroline all the best as she's a finalist for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019.
Today, Director of Culture at Portsmouth City Council, Stephen Bailey says "Good Luck!" 👇🍀🍀🍀
MOTY Gunwharf Quays
#5daystogo until we find out who wins Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019!
Today Yvonne Clay and the team at Gunwharf Quays wish good luck to HMS Caroline as she's a finalist for the title!
Visit Portsmouth's destination team congratulating HMS Caroline on shortlist for #MuseumOfTheYear
We'd like to say a massive thank you to Visit Portsmouth's destination team and our attraction partners for congratulating HMS Caroline who's a finalist in Art Funds #MuseumOfTheYear. The winner will be revealed on 3 July at an evening event. Stay tuned for more soon.
Molly GM at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Supports HMS Caroline
🎉 1️ WEEK TO GO! 🎉
Molly, General Manager of the National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is being very creative with her support for HMS Caroline which has been shortlisted for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019 - it's only a week now until we find out the winner! 🎉🎉🎉
MOTY FOH VC Support
Well wishes for HMS Caroline are coming in thick and fast.
The whole team, across all of our museums, is so proud of her.
This video hit our inbox this morning from the Front of House Staff in the Visitor Centre at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard wishing her good luck for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear! 🍀🍀🍀
Find out more about the prestigious award at artfund.org/museum-of-the-year
The Dockyard Alive actors at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are really getting in the spirit of Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear producing this very special message to support all of our friends at HMS Caroline...
💪You can do it!💪
Find out more at artfund.org/museum-of-the-year
Like us, Naval Historian Kate Jamieson is hoping HMS Caroline will bring home the Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019 title on 3 July!
Kate's love for history started from a trip to HMS Victory when she was eight years old, it has sparked a life long passion for history and adventure.
She's a supporter of all the museums within the National Museum of the Royal Navy and is keen on preserving our rich naval heritage for future generations to enjoy!
🙏Thank you for showing your support Kate!🙏
👉Find out more about the Art Fund Museum of the Year award at artfund.org/museum-of-the-year
👉Read more about Kate in her fantastic blog 'Adventures of Kate' at adventuresofkate.co.uk
We're delighted Professor Graham Galbraith, from University of Portsmouth, is wishing our sister museum HMS Caroline all the best as she's been shortlisted for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019.
Working closely with local communities and universities in our museum's cities is very important to us. We really appreciate the support they give to National Museum of the Royal Navy and HMS Caroline.
Take a look at the video...
This Caroline is for Caroline!
Caroline McDonald, manager of Great North Museum @GNM_Hancock and trustee of the National Museum Hartlepool @HpoolQuay highlights the important impact of our work on local economies
🍀Good luck HMS Caroline - she's been shortlisted for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear #2019 🍀
We are so lucky to have such wonderful support for The National Museum of the Royal Navy's family of ships.
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Portsmouth’s Aspex Gallery champions emerging artists and it’s great that Director Jo Bushnell is championing HMS Caroline which has been shortlisted for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019
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Councillor Steve Pitt, deputy leader of Portsmouth City Council, looks after culture and development in Portsmouth.
He is wishing HMS Caroline, part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy family, all the best for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019
“Let’s hope they bring the prize home!”
Stephen Morgan MP is supporting HMS Caroline - one of the National Museum of the Royal Navy family which has been shortlisted for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear 2019.
We couldn't agree more with him "Please give it your full support!"
Museum of the Year support from Commodore Nick Tindal
Here's a lovely message of support for HMS Caroline from Commodore Nick Tindal from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton backing her for Art Fund #MuseumoftheYear The judges have been visiting today, kicking off their judging tour of the five finalists during June.
We recently welcomed Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard who wished our ship, HMS Caroline well for her nomination in Art Fund's #MuseumoftheYear awards.
Nick Hewitt speaks about Churchill's cigar and VE Day
Today, 8 May, we mark VE Day, Victory in Europe Day, when the Allied forces of the Second World War accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in 1945.
The strategic direction for the surrender took its first steps at the Casablanca Conference between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which was held in January 1943 after the liberation of North Africa. The conference concluded with a public commitment to forcing the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, reassuring the absent Soviet leader Joseph Stalin that he could rely on his western Allies.
An unfinished cigar belonging to Churchill and discarded during proceedings has been acquired by The National Museum of the Royal Navy.
👉 Hear more from Nick Hewitt, Head of Exhibitions and Collections, about the role this small, unassuming object had in a meeting that would ultimately change the course of history. 👇
They say photos tell a thousand stories and we wouldn’t disagree with them! As a National Museum, our collections span paintings, drawings, statues and more; giving visitors a prime opportunity to take photos of what they love.
Whether it’s for use on social media, completing a photo collection or filling a frame – we provide those who dare a chance to create memories forever.
On #MuseumWeek, we’re taking the opportunity to share some of our top photos with you. In return, we’d love you to share some of your favourites with us. You could have visited HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or HMS Caroline in Belfast – let us know in the comments below. #PhotoMW
Jolly Roger: A Symbol of Terror & Pride - Secrets of Conservation
Many of our artefacts require constant love and attention, from priceless pictures to tactile textiles – our curatorial team are hard at work conserving historic objects across The National Museum of the Royal Navy. In #MuseumWeek, we’re looking at #SecretMW – the hidden work that goes into maintaining these gorgeous artefacts.
Our latest exhibition, Jolly Roger: A Symbol of Terror and Pride highlights the role of piracy and the Royal Navy. Over a century, the Royal Navy Submarine Service has been involved in covert operations.
After successful missions, the crew would create handmade Jolly Rogers and fly them on their return. Victoria Ingles, Senior Curator talks about her favourite flag and the conservation required to maintain it.
HMS Caroline nominated for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019
Our smiles are beaming and hearts bursting with pride!
Congratulations HMS Caroline on reaching the shortlist of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy family wish you all the best, and we have our fingers crossed, for 3 July 2019 when the winner will be picked!
We want to thank everyone who's worked so hard to make her the incredible historic attraction she is today.
A huge thank you must go to the The National Lottery Heritage Fund for incredible financial support that allowed essential restoration and preservation work.
Well done to the other museums in the shortlist too, it's a tough category this year!
Anzac Day Commemorations
A moment of peace and remembrance was had by all in attendance at our commemoration ceremony onboard HMS M.33 earlier on #AnzacDay. The event was attended by staff and officials, marked by the raising an Australian and New Zealand.
Our #AnzacDay commemorations continue with a special wreath laying ceremony onboard HMS M.33 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Lieutenant Commander, Simon O’Hehir joined Director General of The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Dominic Tweddle onboard to start proceedings.
Matthew Sheldon, Executive Director of Heritage gave an impassioned reading from Psalm 23. Afterwards a sailor from HMS Victory, which lies alongside M33, finished the ceremony with a traditional pipe fanfare as flags were raised.
Did you know HMS Warrior has a webcam looking out across the harbour? We pick up some very funny things - see for yourself! 👍😂😋
Watch live from HMS Warrior here 👉http://www.hmswarrior.org/webcam
RFA Tidesurge Departs Portsmouth Naval Base
It is time to say goodbye… (for now!) 👋
We’ve loved having RFA Tidesurge in Portsmouth over the weekend. Did you catch a glimpse of her?
She is a 39,000 tonne fleet replenishment tanker, one of four new RFA ships which are the biggest in the fleet.
She saw over 130 National Museum of the Royal Navy members on Friday last week and what a day they had! Visiting a ship like RFA Tidesurge, is just one example of the epic benefits of being a member of the NMRN.
You can find out more and join, via this link - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/membership
The National Museum of the Royal Navy was pleased to invite our partners to the launch of our new exhibitions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Horrible Histories Pirates and Jolly Roger: A Symbol of Terror and Pride.
Director General, Dominic Tweddle welcomed guests into the new exhibition as guests were introduced to our new offering at the historic site.
Both exhibitions show different sides to piracy. From the Royal Navy's longstanding battle with them over the last two hundred years to a family-friendly introduction to pirates. Well done to all involved and we look forward to welcoming guests to the new attractions.
Happy New Year!
Happy new year! We've had another amazing year here and we wanted to share with you some of our highlights. We look forward to seeing you again in our 10th anniversary year in 2019!
RML 497 the story!
The 34-foot long RML 497 has had a varied history. From rescuing fallen airmen in the Second World War to carrying people as a much-loved ferry service in the South West.
She was one of the first mass-produced vessels, likened to the modern-day flat pack and an integral part of the Second World War. Watch this video to find out more about her back story and future plans.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2yucVCo
Today marks Trafalgar Day, a special date in the Royal Navy calendar which commemorates the successful outcome at The Battle of Trafalgar.
The ceremony held on HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard gives those in attendance an opportunity to look back on past successes at sea which defined the Age of Sail.
200 Years of Anglo-Chilean Navy Co-operation Conference - Part One
On 2 October 2018, The National Museum of the Royal Navy hosted a conference to celebrate 200 years of Anglo-Chilean Navy co-operation with experts from across the United Kingdom and Chile presenting.
Conference content included stories on Admiral Cochrane, the rescue of Shackleton and Anglo-Chilean naval cooperation concluding with a signing on UK and Chilean Naval heritage.
Watch part one of the Anglo-Chilean conference below. Part two also available.
Highlights from Black Tot Day
Highlights from Black Tot Day onboard HMS Victory today. Thank you to all who came to support the launch of HMS Victory Rum and nod to the memory of this moment in history when the Royal Navy no longer offered sailors with rum rationings at 11am on the 31 July 1970. The News, Portsmouth Solent TV Isle of Wight Distillery
The HMS Victory rum can be purchased from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard gift shop or online here: https://bit.ly/2vmmTU0
The Royal Wedding Certificate
With only four days to go until the big day, we take a look at Portsmouth's only royal wedding of King Charles II and Catherine of Braganza.
For the first time, David Brindley, Dean of Portsmouth and Kate Braun, Curator at The National Museum of the Royal Navy talk about the historic wedding certificate from their special day.
Now on loan to The National Museum of the Royal Navy, the certificate illustrates a significant moment in the area's royal heritage.
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