Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose Museum

For this year’s Heritage Open Days, the Mary Rose Trust is excited to offer behind the scenes tours of the Museum’s Reserve Collection. As part of this tour, you will have the opportunity to get up close to and see some of the incredible artefacts and material not currently on public display. You will be taken on the tour by key members of the Collections and Conservation team and gain insights into what is involved in caring for the unique collection of artefacts.

Each tour will host up to 10 guests and last 45-55 minutes.

Tours must be booked in advance, and they will be taking place:

Friday 12th September (11:00, 13:00 and 15:00)
Saturday 13th September 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00)
Sunday 14th September (11:00, 13:00 and 15:00)
Monday 15th September (11:00, 13:00 and 15:00)
Please note, the Mary Rose Museum is situated both within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and an operational Naval Base and as such please be aware of uneven walkways, lighting variation and security measures in place.

This visit may not be suitable for those under the age of 5.

This tour does not include a visit to the Mary Rose Museum – tickets for this must be purchased separately.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, lasting 45-55 minutes

Saturday 13 September:

11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, lasting 45-55 minutes

Sunday 14 September:

11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, lasting 45-55 minutes

Monday 15 September:

11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, lasting 45-55 minutes

Location & directions

Main Road, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PY

Contact on day:

Alastair Miles

Telephone number:

+442392812931

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tickets must be booked in advance online, this tour does not include a visit to the Mary Rose Museum – tickets for this must be purchased separately.

Booking website:

https://maryrose.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/36319?catID=13735&

Booking opens:

11 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Due to the historic nature of the museum's location, there are cobbled areas between the dockyard entrance and the museum. A buggy service is available for those with mobility issues.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

50 hour(s)

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