Forthcoming Events
Looking for a fun, family activity, informative talk, behind the scenes tour? We have a large range of events for 2010. For a full listing download our Events brochure.
We also offer a range of family activities at the Museum and other activities as part of the other events taking place in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Click on the links for details.
HIDDEN HISTORIES
A series of talks by the Museum curators, sharing insights into their historic collections and the stories behind them.
Saturday 4th September, 2.30pm
NAVAL OBSERVERS: EYEWITNESSES TO HISTORY
Curator: Matthew Sheldon, Head of Curatorial Department
From personal letters and diaries to official records, our archive contains many compelling accounts kept by naval personnel. Discover how these give us a unique insight into naval events as well chronicling the impact of social and technological changes during the last 400 years of naval history.
Talk lasts 45 minutes and is followed by afternoon tea.
Cost £6.
Booking essential. For further details, contact 023 9272 7582 or e-mail education.bookings@nmrn.org.uk
Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th September - FREE EVENT
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS
Join our curators for our popular behind the scenes tour of the Museum buildings, archives and collection stores.
Tours at: 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm both days. Tours must be booked in advance. Contact 023 9283 9766 or email: enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk to reserve a place.
Saturday 25th September 10am-1.30pm
NAVAL ANCESTORS: WHO DO YOU THINK THERE WERE?
A half-day workshop for family historians to discover the different career paths of their naval ancestors and how to interpret the service certificate. Find out where to investigate their past further and listen to tips and advice from the experts. Morning coffee included. For a full programme, download here Naval ancestors flier
Cost: £15 Adults Concessions/Friends £8
Limited spaces. Booking essential.
For further details, contact 023 9272 3795 or e-mail: library@nmrn.org.uk
HIDDEN HISTORIES
A series of talks by the Museum curators, sharing insights into their historic collections and the stories behind them.
Saturday 2nd October, 2.30pm
NAVAL VOICES: ORAL HISTORY
Curator: Victoria Ingles, Curator of Oral History
Hear about the highs and lows of naval life as told by those who lived it. From First World War veterans to serving personnel and their families our collection of recordings gives a fascinating and often humorous insight into how life in the Navy has changed during the twentieth century from the dramatic experience of wartime to the everyday experience of living on board ship.
Talk lasts 45 minutes and is followed by afternoon tea.
Cost £6.
Booking essential. For further details, contact 023 9272 7582 or e-mail education.bookings@nmrn.org.uk
BLACK HISTORY MONTH - FREE EVENT
A series of drop-in gallery talks. No booking required
Wednesday 6th October 2pm-3pm - Chasing Freedom object handling and trail
Thursday 14th October, 11.30am- 12.30pm - Snapshot in time: the Royal Navy and slavery
Thursday 21st October, 11.30am-12.30pm - Nelson's multicultural navy
Click here for more information
Saturday 9th October
FLINDER'S RETURN: THE OPENING UP OF TERRA AUSTRALIS 1774-1841 - FLINDERS BICENTENARY CONFERENCE organised by the Society for Nautical Research (South)
Click here for further information
HIDDEN HISTORIES
A series of talks by the Museum curators, sharing insights into their historic collections and the stories behind them.
Saturday 6th November, 2.30pm
SHINING EXAMPLES: NAVAL MEDALS
Richard Noyce, Curator of Artefacts
Learn about some of the fascinating stories behind our medals. From daring actions to recognition of long and distinguished careers each medal can tell us much about the individuals who received them as well as the wider role of the Navy.
Talk lasts 45 minutes and is followed by afternoon tea.
Cost £6.
Booking essential. For further details, contact 023 9272 7582 or e-mail education.bookings@nmrn.org.uk
Pickle Night DInner USA
The American Friends of the Royal Naval Museum are holding their annual Pickle Night Dinner on 12 November 2010 in New York City. See attached leaflet to register your interest in attending. Pickle Night Save the Date