Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, Maritime museum at Historic Dockyards, Portsmouth, England
The Mary Rose Museum displays the remains of a Tudor warship alongside thousands of preserved artifacts recovered from the seafloor in Portsmouth Harbor.
The museum opened in 1984 to house and protect the Mary Rose ship, which served in King Henry VIII's navy before sinking during battle in 1545.
The exhibitions present the largest collection of Tudor maritime objects, offering insights into naval warfare and daily life in 16th century England.
The museum provides full wheelchair access throughout its premises and requires advance booking through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard's ticketing system.
Visitors observe the preserved hull of the Mary Rose through specialized viewing galleries while learning about ongoing conservation efforts.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: 1984
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Mary Rose Trust
Address: College Road, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LX
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +442392812931
Website: https://maryrose.org
GPS coordinates: 50.80220,-1.10900
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:39
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