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Welcome to the website of the Royal Marines Museum!

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Museum has something to offer the whole family!

The Museum building is magnificent... The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, is a proud and welcoming Museum set in striking Victorian surroundings.
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 heart of their history.

There is something for the whole family to enjoy! The Royal Marines Museum celebrates the famous fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines. From their early beginnings in 1664, through to their recent involvement in arenas such as Afghanistan and Iraq, the Museum highlights the skills, determination and courage of those proud to serve the Royal Marines.
From personal logs and diaries through to equipment used, the Museum highlights just what was (and is) required from each and every Marine.
With beautifully displayed exhibits, video presentations and interactive displays on everything from World War Two to the Royal Marines Band Service, the Museum really comes alive.

Click on the links below to download important information about the Museum...

Great family activities every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday through the Holidays!
With a host of activities running until the 28th of August, the Museum is the ideal place for a great family day out! See below for more details on each activity...

Are you tough enough? Commando Fitness
Every Tuesday, 11am & 1pm
from the 29th July to the 26th August
Being a Royal Marines Commando is a tough job: you need to be strong in mind and body. Our activities will give you a taster of that as we test you physically and mentally (but not too hard...). Have you got what it takes?

See the world from the eyes of the Royal Marines... The Marines' World
Every Wednesday, 11am & 1pm
from the 30th July to the 27th August
The Royal Marines have seen action all across the globe from their earliest days right through to today; with a wealth of fun activities, come and see where they’ve been, and learn about the world - Marines style!

Learn about the peace-keeping efforts of the Royal Marines Keeping the Peace
Every Thursday, 11am & 1pm
from the 31st July to the 28th August
There is much more to being a Royal Marine than fighting wars; come to the Museum and find out how peace-keeping can be as much as a challenge as fighting. Come and discover something of the culture of the people they have helped over the years...

Go Ballistic - a fun family event! Go Ballistic
Explosive fun for everyone!
17th August - 11am to 4.30pm
How do firearms work? With the aid of demonstrations, explosions and a few things flying through the air you can find out for yourself! With a wealth of activities on offer, there's something for everyone -you may also have the chance to build and test your own firearm...

Have you got what it takes? Making of the Royal Marines Commando Exhibition
Now open!

Our exciting new exhibition is now open! See what it takes to last the 32 week course to become a Royal Marines Commando. With interactive displays, an SA-80 rifle simulator, hands-on exhbiits & more, this is an exhibition with something for everyone!

The News Cruise Show
Free access to the Museum!
7th September - Free to attend
Organised by Planet Cruise, this event is for those planning to spend some time globe-trotting in style!

For more information and to pre-register, visit www.cruise-show.co.uk

Don't miss out on an unique special offer!
Spend £10 or more in Waitrose Southsea and receive a voucher for one free child entry (per paying adult) valid until the 8th of September!
For more details on Waitrose Southsea, click on the logo above.

Click on the links below to download important information about the Museum...

2008 Museum Leaflet
Interested in what the Museum has to offer? Why not download our 2008 Museum leaflet by clicking on the link below. The document requires Adobe Reader, freely available from Adobe.

Download the 2008 Museum leaflet

Directions to the Museum
Click on the icon below to download a convenient A4 map with directions to the Museum.

Download directions to the Museum

Group Booking Form
Interested in a group visit to the Museum? This document covers all the key details you require, the many incentives on offer and a booking form for completion.

Download the 2008 Group Booking Form

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