An introduction to the Royal Marines Museum...
The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, is a proud and welcoming Museum set in striking Victorian surroundings.
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Based in the lavishly decorated former Officers’ Mess of Eastney Barracks, built in the 1860s for the Royal Marine Artillery, the Museum is situated in the very heart of Royal Marines history. From their origins in 1664 through to their roles in arenas ranging from Trafalgar though to China, the Falklands and the Gulf, every aspect of their past can be seen. With a wealth of fine exhibits and hands-on displays, there is something for the whole family at the Museum.
Learn about the Marines’ globe-trotting exploits, and see the difference they made in every corner of the globe. See how people joined the Royal Marines, and experience for yourselves the barrack conditions they lived in. Find out about the many fierce battles they took part in, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and D-Day in World War Two. Learn about jungle warfare – Marines style – and come face to face with a snake and scorpions! See for yourself how the Falklands Conflict unfolded, and remember what a prominent role the Royal Marines played. Learn about the modern Royal Marines, and life within the Royal Navy today. Explore our breathtaking and newly refurbished Medal Room, proudly displaying most of the Museum's collection of 8,000 medals, and see our Victoria Cross Display highlighting the bravery of all 10 Royal Marines who have been awarded this famous medal. Use the very latest interactive kiosks to explore the people behind them, learn about the medals – and to play some fun games!
Combined with The Making of the Royal Marines Commando exhibition, the whole family can see for themselves what it takes to last the 32 training course and earn the world famous green beret of a Royal Marines Commando.
Fully accessible by wheelchair, the Museum is open to visitors throughout the year, from 10am to 5pm.