Mary Rose Museum

Highlights

The Mary Rose served for 33 years in wars against France, Scotland, and Brittany. She was rebuilt in 1536 and saw her last action on 19 July 1545. She sank while leading the attack on the galleys of a French invasion fleet.

The Mary Rose museum takes you back all those years to discover the world of life at sea in Henry VIII’s navy. Uncover the lives of ordinary people by seeing and touching the real objects that they owned and used.

Sat on Portsmouth’s beautiful historic waterfront, the location of the Mary Rose museum is one to explore. Situated in the famous Naval Base, the museum is surrounded by legendary stories, characters and history.

Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation of payment along with a PDF e-voucher from VisitBritain. You must print your PDF e-voucher and bring it with you to the Mary Rose to gain entry to the museum.

Please redeem your printed e-voucher at the entrance of the Mary Rose museum.

Operating times

• November – March: 10am – 5pm (Last entry time: 4.15pm)
• April – October: 10am – 5.30pm (Last entry time: 4.45pm)

Closures

Your ticket will not be valid for entry to The Festival of Christmas, which operates on an annual basis. This year, The Festival of Christmas will operate on the following dates:

• 24 – 26 December

How to get there

The Mary Rose museum is located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The museum is located at the far end of the dockyard, about 400 metres from the entrance.

By train

• The nearest train station is Portsmouth Harbour, approximately a 10 minute walk to the Mary Rose museum
• Portsmouth Harbour Train Station is approximately a 90 minute journey from London Waterloo Station

By car

• From the M27, take junction 12 for the M275. Follow the Historic Waterfront signs on the motorway and Historic Dockyard signs in Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard car park is situated approximately 400 yards from the main Historic Dockyard entrance
• For sat nav users, the car park postcode is PO1 3GW
• There are 295 car parking spaces at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Car Park, 17 of these are disabled parking spaces
• The car park has a height restriction of 2.1 metres (6' 10") and is open 7 days a week, 7am - 7pm
• Please note, additional charges apply. The minimum fee is £2
• Alternatively, you can use the Park and Ride facility off of the M275

By bus/ coach

• National and local services stop at The Hard Interchange, which is a two minute walk from the Historic Dockyard

Accessibility

• Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are fully wheelchair accessible and the museum houses operating wheelchair accessible lifts and toilets
• Assistance dogs are permitted inside Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Mary Rose museum
• Pushchairs and buggies are permitted in the museum but please be aware that the museum may get crowded during busy periods

Food and drink

• Food and drink are not included in your ticket price.
• However, there is a café inside the Mary Rose museum so you can enjoy a bite to eat before or after you take a look around.

Additional information

• Due to security regulations within Portsmouth Naval Base, 100% bag searches are conducted upon entry to the Dockyard
• No animals, except for assistance dogs, are permitted onto the Naval Base, including the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
• It is advised that you spend 1.5 – 2 hours in the Mary Rose museum to get the most out of your experience
• Flash photography is not permitted within the museum