Royal Marines Museum

The Royal Marines Museum is a military museum in Portsmouth dedicated to the history of the Royal Marines. It displays medals, weapons, uniforms, photographs, and personal belongings that tell the stories of service across several centuries.

The building was constructed in the 1860s and initially served as the Royal Marine Artillery headquarters. It opened as a museum in 1958 and has preserved the history of this military corps ever since.

The exhibitions present the evolution of Royal Marines training methods, operational capabilities, and military traditions through interactive displays and multimedia presentations.

The museum is currently closed for renovations and building work. Visitors can explore temporary displays in the nearby Action Stations area while the main site undergoes improvements.

The collection holds all ten Victoria Crosses ever awarded to the Corps, alongside numerous Naval General Service Medals spanning multiple centuries. These decorations represent acts of exceptional bravery and service across different eras.

Location: City of Portsmouth

Inception: October 1958

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: National Museum of the Royal Navy

Address: Royal Marines Museum, Southsea PO4 9PX

Website: http://royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.78500,-1.05400

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56