PRESS & MEDIA
Royal Navy Museums manages media enquiries and opportunities across our museums and sites, including:
- Royal Navy Museums: Portsmouth
- Royal Navy Museums: Naval Aviation
- Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool
- Royal Navy Museums: HMS Caroline
- Royal Navy Museums: Submarines
- Royal Navy Museums: Explosion
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as a destination
Explore the sections below for information on press visits, commercial filming and photography, and our latest press releases.
PRESS VISITS
We welcome visits from media researching stories and broadcast opportunities about our sites and collections. Our team of experts are available to discuss specialist subjects and access to our archives where possible.
We are also happy to coordinate visits for consumer media/influencers and content creators reviewing a day out at our sites. Applications for these visits must be made in advance and be supported by a commission.
COMMERCIAL FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
Our historic sites and collections provide unique settings for filming and photography, from TV and online productions to commercial photography and video.
Commercial filming and photography is subject to approval and charges apply, with costs discussed based on your requirements. Recce visits can also be arranged to help you find the right location for your production.
Please note that filming and photography at our sites in Portsmouth and Gosport are subject to certain MOD regulations.
PRESS RELEASES & STATEMENTS
Keep up to date with our latest news and statements. We provide expert spokespeople for interview, images and information.
Our latest news and statements can be found below or click through to our News & Stories page for mor information.
Press Releases
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National Museum of the Royal Navy fights to save polar sledge flag used in hunt for Franklin’s doomed expedition
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has stepped forward in a last-ditch attempt to save the sledge flag used in the search for Franklin and the…
Statement regarding the National Museum of the Royal Navy and Devonport
With deep regret the Museum announces that we are intending to withdraw from our activity at HMNB Devonport from the start of April 2023. We…
Compelling historic collection returned to Belfast-based warship in time for public reopening
One of Northern Ireland’s most treasured historic collections is being returned to HMS Caroline, the fully restored First World War warship berthed…
New face at the helm heralds HMS Caroline’s reopening in time for busy season
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is delighted to announce that HMS Caroline, one of Belfast’s leading visitor attractions and the only…
The extraordinary life of Horatia Nelson
Horatia Nelson, born 29 January 1801, was the only surviving child of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson and his lover Lady Emma Hamilton. At the time of…
National Museum of the Royal Navy strategy 2022-2027 and beyond
Linking Navy to NationA New Year’s Message from Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director General of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, sharing his…
Operation Frankton: The story of the Cockleshell Heroes
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the daring Operation Frankton, undertaken between 7 and 12 December 1942. As part of its commemoration…
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Michael Boyce
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Michael Boyce KG GCB OBE DL who passed away on Sunday 6 November 2022.
Nelson in his Own Words: Treasures from the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
These intimate letters and documents are displayed for the first time in this pop-up display; few have been seen or published before. They are…
Artefacts from wreck that fills "missing link" in naval history gifted to national museum
MORE than 8,000 artefacts which give a unique insight into the Royal Navy just before Nelson joined have been donated to a national museum to…
Her Majesty The Queen
It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Her Majesty The Queen after 70 years of devoted public service.
Tidal Teatime Exchange Project brings artefacts’ history to life
Recently the National Museum of the Royal Navy has worked with community group Chat Over Chai and the Royal Navy’s Equality and Diversity Team.The…
Become the Ultimate Explorer this summer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
With the school holidays fast approaching, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is geared up to give visitors a summer to remember as they embark on a…
Victory Live: The Big Repair
Get under the skin of HMS Victory in our latest visitor experience Victory Live: The Big Repair. Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime project to fight…
‘Mavericks’ invited to get up close with Fleet Air Arm Museum’s new Carrier Experience landing this summer
With fans all over the world delighting in the return of Tom Cruise in the recent ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ film, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is captivating…
Attention! Free Armed Forces Day event this Saturday
Head to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 25 June for free activities and entertainment to mark Portsmouth Armed Forces Day.