Description
The Mary Rose is a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. She served for 33 years in several wars against France, Scotland, and Brittany. After being substantially rebuilt in 1536, she saw her last action on 19 July 1545.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Portsmouth , Hampshire then you can visit The Mary Rose. The Mary Rose is one of the places in Portsmouth Hampshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
The Battle of the Solent
The virtual Cowdray Engraving shows you the momentous events of 19 July 1545. Discover the little-known tale of how the Mary Rose stood against one of the largest enemy fleets in English naval history, right on her own doorstep.
Explore the Mary Rose
Wander the decks of the Mary Rose as you walk through our galleries: the real ship on one side, her objects on the other. Changing light settings add atmosphere to the ship, as you hear the sounds of life on board.
Experience 1545
Re-live the final moments on board Henry VIII’s favourite ship in our new audio-visual experience! Step back in time to hear from King Henry VIII and the crew of Britain’s most famous shipwreck
Discover the ship's crew
Maybe life in 1545 wasn't so different from how it is today? Step inside and find out! The crew of the Mary Rose took many of their personal possessions with them to sea, from bowls and spoons to combs and games.
Thousands of real Tudor Objects
If it looks too good to be real, it's real! From weapons to personal objects, from officers' fine dinner services to ordinary sailors' nit combs, all layers of Tudor life are on display at the Mary Rose.
Explore the main gun deck
Every gun and carriage you see is real, and was used in combat by the Mary Rose. See how the guns of the Mary Rose were arranged for war on our reconstructed gun deck, a mirror image of the ship showing where they were found.
Handle a piece of history
Discover what life was like on board by seeing, touching and even smelling real objects recovered from the seabed!
Discover the Many Faces of Tudor England
Discover a whole new view of Henry VIII’s navy with our exciting exhibition
Experience the Upper Deck
Breathe in the air and feel the atmosphere – life in Tudor England has never been closer! Enjoy stunning views across the Mary Rose from our Upper Deck gallery.
Hatch, the ship's dog
Even in 1545 a man's best friend was his dog. Found outside the carpenters' cabin, Hatch used to catch rats, now he captures the hearts of visitors of all ages.
Enjoy a guided tour!
A perfect way to explore the museum’s collection led by one of our expert tour guides. Tours are available for all levels of interest, from Highlights tours to full tours that include the reserve collection!
Get a photo!
Whether it's a selfie to share with your friends, or just an interesting object, we love seeing your photos!
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