Mary Rose Museum Ticket Portal

This experience will start at 9am, you will be met at the entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard by a member of our team who will escort you to the museum.

Your experience includes:

• Complete a full 360° tour of the remains of the ship seeing the unseen Starboard side
• Enter one of the worlds largest environmentally controlled exhibition show case
• A guided experience within the ship hall with one of our Conservation and Collections expert team members
• A behind the scenes tour of our Reserve Collection which is not available to the general public
• Hot and Cold Refreshments in our private Wardroom* (*Location subject to availability)
• Access to our VIP viewing balcony, giving incredible views across Portsmouth Harbour and operating Naval base.
• Access to the Mary Rose museum with a guided tour with one of our expert volunteers
• Exclusive access into the museum out of hours
• A VIP Deluxe Goody Bag 

A perfect way to explore the museum’s collection in a little more detail, led by one of our expert tour guides. This 1 hour will add to any experience.  Includes;

• 1 hour highlights tour of museum and collection, by one of our expert guides
• Guided exploration of Main and Lower decks
• Perfect for those looking to find out a little more and enhance your visit with us 

*Please Note: All tours are add ons to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

This tour is designed to give you a truly memorable Mary Rose Experience, perfect for those Tudor fans and history buffs, or even to celebrate a special occasion with! Receive a guidebook & cotton bag, exclusive discounts in our shop and café and behind the scenes access!  Please allow 2 hours for this experience. Includes;

• Tour of museum and collection with an expert guide, exploring Main, Lower and Upper decks
• Exclusive look at some artefacts in our reserve collection, not on display publicly 
• Enjoy views from our private balcony across Portsmouth Harbour (weather permitting!)
• Ample time for questions and answers thoughout tour 
• Recieve 10% off in our shop & cafe 

*Please Note: All tours are add ons to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

Enhance your families day out to the Mary Rose with one of our tailored tours.  Includes;

• Enjoy a family friendly tour of the museum, led by a costumed crew member where possible.  To guarantee a costumed guide for your family tour, please book in advance (tours booked on the day may not be led by a costumed guide). 
• Spend time with the family at our interactive points 
• Guided exploration of the Main and Lower Decks
• End your visit on a high by expereincing the atmosepheric Upper Deck with your family 
• Take home one of our Guidebooks

*Please Note: All tours are add ons to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

Make your families day out to the Mary Rose extra special with one of our Premium Family Tours.  Please allow up to 2 hours for this expereince. Includes;

• Enjoy a family friendly tour of the museum, led by a costumed crew member where possible.  To guarantee a costumed guide for your family tour, please book in advance (tours booked on the day may not be led by a costumed guide). 
• Guided exploration of the Main and Lower Deck and Upper Decks 
• View items in our Reserve Collection not on display publicly 
• Enjoy views from our private balcony across Portsmouth Harbour (weather permitting!)
• Spend time with the family at our interactive points 
• A Mary Rose colouring in book (1 Per Child)
• Take home one of our Guidebooks & cotton bag 
• Take advantage of 10% off in our Mary Rose shop & Cafe 

*Please Note: All tours are add ons to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

Join us on the 6th December to make your own garland or wreath inspired by Tudor midwinter traditions.

During the Tudor period, Yuletide was a time of rest where communities came together. In a time before Christmas trees, homes were decorated with mistletoe, holly, yew and laurel to celebrate the season. A log was decorated with ribbons and laid on the hearth, kept alight throughout the 12 days of Christmas in the hopes of good luck for the year to follow.

Drawing inspiration from these customs you will be able to make your own garland or wreath working with evergreens and seasonal items. All equipment and materials will be supplied along with tutelage every step of the way. Explore our galleries, discovering everyday Tudor life to spark creativity and gain inspiration. Then, begin your workshop with a glass of prosecco (or a soft alternative) before a short introduction to Tudor Christmas traditions and your wreath/garland making session.

Perfect for those wanting to spend time with friends and family, or even for Christmas team building.

The Mary Rose:The Navigation Items Recovered

The Mary Rose, a Tudor warship that served as a flagship in King Henry VIII's navy, holds a unique place in maritime history. Her story is one of triumph, tragedy, and rediscovery, offering insight into 16th-century naval warfare and life aboard a ship. Built in 1510 and launched in 1511, she served for 34 years before tragically sinking in the Solent during a battle in 1545. Rediscovered centuries later, her recovery in 1982 marked one of the most ambitious and celebrated maritime archaeological projects of all time. Among the treasures salvaged from her wreck were important navigation items and tools that shed light on the era's maritime practices.

One of the most compelling aspects of the Mary Rose’s recovery is the wealth of artefacts that provide a glimpse into Tudor life at sea. Among these are several navigation items and tools that reveal how sailors of the era charted their courses and navigated the often-treacherous waters. This talk will highlight the reality of 16th Century navigation by examining these items.

The Mary Rose’s recovery is more than a testament to advanced archaeology; it is a window into the past. The ship and her artefacts provide invaluable insights into Tudor-era technology, warfare, and daily life. The meticulous preservation work continues to inspire historians, scientists, and visitors from around the world.

Today, the Mary Rose Museum serves as a reminder of the ship’s storied past and the ingenuity of her recovery. The navigation tools, in particular, illustrate the evolving art and science of maritime navigation during a transformative era in naval history.

The tour will start at 10:30am and last roughly 1 hour. The talk will start immediatly after this and last 1 hour

Tea and Coffee included.

Please Note:  All talks and tours are an add on to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum.

The sea can be a dangerous place. How did travellers in the past cope with the risks and dangers that they faced? Especially in the sixteenth century, when sailors were at the mercy of the wind and waves, relying on stars to find their way across the ocean, it's not surprising that magic and superstitions abounded. 

Join Dr Tabitha Stanmore in an exploration of practical magic in English history. We will hear about the role magic played in everyday life, and especially the spells used aboard ships like the Mary Rose. There were charms to call the wind and calm the waters, amulets to protect against the sea, and magical contracts to bring sailors safely home. By the end of the talk, you'll know how important the supernatural was to our ancestors' lives and why it made sense to them.

Dr Tabitha Stanmore is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Exeter, and a specialist in early modern magic and witchcraft. She has appeared on BBC Radio 3 and BBC 4, and written for BBC History Magazine, TIME magazine, and The Daily Telegraph. Her first book, Cunning Folk: Life in the era of practical magic is based on her PhD research and out in paperback on 28th May.

Timetable: 13:00 - Book signing

                  14:00 - Talk by author

                  15:00 - Talk to finish and book signing and Q&A

                   15:30-17:00 Chance to explore the museum

Please Note: This experience price includes entry to The Mary Rose Museum for the day of, and time of the event only, and does not include a Mary Rose ticket.  This experience does not include a copy of the book this will be available to purchase seperately.