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Tours, VIP & Special Events

Mary Rose guided tours are now available to book, choose from one of our options!

*Please Note: All tours are an add on to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum.  Ship hall tours do not require a ticket. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

Are you interested in booking a bespoke VIP event? We offer a range of experiences from behind the scenes tours to use of our VIP balcony. Contact our events team via: events@maryrose.org 

 

 

Events

£300.00 Ultimate Mary Rose VIP Ship Hall Experience Ultimate Mary Rose VIP Ship Hall Experience A once in lifetime chance to be up close to The Mary Rose

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 

 

 

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£15.00 Highlights Tour Highlights Tour Highlights Tour

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.

 

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£25.00 Premium Tour Premium Tour Premium Tour

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.

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£30.00 Family Tour Family Tour Family Tour

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.

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£50.00 Premium Family Tour Premium Family Tour Premium Family Tour

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.

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£12.00 16th April - Talk: Great Guns of the Mary Rose 16th April - Talk: Great Guns of the Mary Rose Join us for a fascinating 45-minute talk which will explore the world of Tudor weaponry and explore the many great guns of the Mary Rose! From handheld muskets, gun shields and...

Join us for a fascinating 45-minute talk which will explore the world of Tudor weaponry and explore the many great guns of the Mary Rose!

From handheld muskets, gun shields and hailshot to huge bronze and iron guns, discover the range and sheer force of Henry VIII’s mighty warship. 

Discover how these beasts of warfare worked; their range, the damage they could do and where they were found at the wreck site of the Mary Rose. Learn about the gun crews, the officers in charge, the guns themselves, their use and design. 

Taking guests on a journey through many wonderful and fearsome guns found on the Mary Rose, Tudor weaponry, and our one-of-a-kind collection of 16th century objects. This talk encourages questions and audience participation and offers you the chance to go beyond the average museum visit. 

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.

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£35.00 27th April - Talk & Tour: Great Guns of the Mary Rose 27th April - Talk & Tour: Great Guns of the Mary Rose Join us for a memorable museum experience, which goes beyond the average visit, taking guests on a journey through many wonderful and fearsome guns found aboard the Mary Rose,...

Join us for a memorable museum experience, which goes beyond the average visit, taking guests on a journey through many wonderful and fearsome guns found aboard the Mary Rose, Tudor weaponry, and our one-of-a-kind collection of 16th century objects. 

This experience combines a behind the scenes tour, led by our expert guides, throughout the museum galleries; allowing guests to delve deeper into our extraordinary collection; an interactive gun drill using a full-scale replica Tudor gun; followed by a private talk, exclusive to guests as part of this experience, which will uncover the many fascinating facts about the guns found aboard the ship. 

Learn about the crewmen who operated the many guns aboard, the officers in charge, the guns themselves, their use and design. From handheld muskets, gun shields and hail shot to huge bronze and iron guns; explore the range and shear force of the guns onboard, where they were positioned, where we found them and more. 

What to expect:

  • Behind the scenes tour led by costumed expert guide
  • Guided tour of the Mary Rose Museum and access to view our Archive -  not normally on display to the public
  • Witness and participate in a simulated gun drill, using our full-scale replica port piece and equipment
  • A break with refreshments (tea, coffee, water), served in our private Wardroom suite, with access to our Bridge Balcony overlooking Portsmouth harbour
  • 40-minute interactive talk
  • Plenty of time for questions and answers with your guide

This experience is perfect for history lovers and those wanting to experience something a little more than the average museum visit. 

Capacity for this experience is limited at 16 places, book now to avoid disappointment. 

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 Museum ticket.

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Tours, VIP & Special Events

Mary Rose guided tours are now available to book, choose from one of our options!

*Please Note: All tours are an add on to your existing attraction ticket, please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the museum.  Ship hall tours do not require a ticket. You are unable to gain entry to the site or museum without an attraction ticket. Click 'Book Now' to book yours.

Are you interested in booking a bespoke VIP event? We offer a range of experiences from behind the scenes tours to use of our VIP balcony. Contact our events team via: events@maryrose.org 

 

 

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