The Mary Rose

In 1545, the Mary Rose sank outside Portsmouth Harbour defending England from invasion.

In 1982, the Mary Rose made a spectacular return to the surface.

Now, experience the Mary Rose as never before.

Explore the remains of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, recovered from the seabed in one of the most challenging archaeological excavations of all time. See the thousands of objects, from the large bronze guns to personal items like wooden bowls and nitcombs, which recreate life onboard with an authenticity no other attraction can provide.

Whether you’re interested in the lives of the officers, the ordinary sailors, or even the ship’s dog, you don’t just get a window into their lives, The Mary Rose opens a door to the world of 1545.

Nowhere else can the lives of the men who worked and lived on board a Tudor warship be more truly experienced. At The Mary Rose, history is only a hearbeat away

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Past (15)

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation  primary image

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation

Wed, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

Free

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017  primary image

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017

Thu, Jan 18, 10:30 AM

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Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017 primary image

Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017

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Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose  primary image

Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose

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Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair primary image

Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair

Wed, Mar 1, 2:00 PM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Free

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore primary image

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore

Sat, Jun 13, 6:30 PM

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Museums at Night primary image

Museums at Night

Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM

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The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum primary image

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum

Sat, Oct 4, 6:30 PM

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Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00 AM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation  primary image

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation

Wed, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

Free

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017  primary image

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017

Thu, Jan 18, 10:30 AM

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Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017 primary image

Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017

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Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose  primary image

Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose

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Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair primary image

Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair

Wed, Mar 1, 2:00 PM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Free

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore primary image

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore

Sat, Jun 13, 6:30 PM

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Museums at Night primary image

Museums at Night

Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM

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The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum primary image

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum

Sat, Oct 4, 6:30 PM

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Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00 AM

Free

In 1545, the Mary Rose sank outside Portsmouth Harbour defending England from invasion.

In 1982, the Mary Rose made a spectacular return to the surface.

Now, experience the Mary Rose as never before.

Explore the remains of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, recovered from the seabed in one of the most challenging archaeological excavations of all time. See the thousands of objects, from the large bronze guns to personal items like wooden bowls and nitcombs, which recreate life onboard with an authenticity no other attraction can provide.

Whether you’re interested in the lives of the officers, the ordinary sailors, or even the ship’s dog, you don’t just get a window into their lives, The Mary Rose opens a door to the world of 1545.

Nowhere else can the lives of the men who worked and lived on board a Tudor warship be more truly experienced. At The Mary Rose, history is only a hearbeat away

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation  primary image

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation

Wed, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

Free

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017  primary image

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017

Thu, Jan 18, 10:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017 primary image

Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017

Check ticket price on event

Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose  primary image

Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose

Check ticket price on event

Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair primary image

Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair

Wed, Mar 1, 2:00 PM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Free

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore primary image

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore

Sat, Jun 13, 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

Museums at Night primary image

Museums at Night

Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum primary image

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum

Sat, Oct 4, 6:30 PM

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Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00 AM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2018 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation  primary image

The Mary Rose: Science behind the Conservation

Wed, Mar 14, 6:00 PM

Free

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017  primary image

Mary Rose: Home Educator Day - Poetry 2017

Thu, Jan 18, 10:30 AM

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Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017 primary image

Mary Rose: 35th Anniversary Lectures - 13th-14th October 2017

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Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose  primary image

Recovery and Revelation: The Archaeology of the Mary Rose

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Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair primary image

Heritage and Cultural Careers Fair

Wed, Mar 1, 2:00 PM

Free

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  primary image

Heritage Open Days 2017 at the Mary Rose: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Free

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2015 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Free

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore primary image

Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore

Sat, Jun 13, 6:30 PM

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Museums at Night primary image

Museums at Night

Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum primary image

The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir in Concert at The Mary Rose Museum

Sat, Oct 4, 6:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose primary image

Heritage Open Days 2014 - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00 AM

Free