The National Museum of the Royal Navy museums and attractions are now open - please check museum pages for opening times.
Pre-booking is essential and we encourage visitors to wear masks for their safety and the safety of others.
HMS Caroline remains temporarily closed. Find The Latest COVID-19 Updates Here.
HMS Victory
HMS Victory
HMS Victory is now open.
Pre-booking is essential.
On 7th May 1765 HMS Victory was floated out of the Old Single Dock in Chatham's Royal Dockyard. Over an unusually long service, she would gain renown leading fleets in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic War.
In 1805 she achieved lasting fame as the flagship of Vice-Admiral Nelson in Britain's greatest naval victory, the defeat of the French and Spanish at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Now located on Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory has a dual role as the Flagship of the First Sea Lord and as a living museum to the Georgian Navy. See her through Nelson's eyes as she was in her Georgian heyday. See where sailors and officers ate and slept, and fully feel the drama and impact of the day that changed history forever.
260+ History
The world's oldest commissioned warship
6 Battles
Over its 34 years of active service
Crew
Over its 34 years of active service
Diet
Meals were limited and repetitive to last the months at sea
Discipline
Discipline was essential to keep Victory running safely
1920 - Date
On display in a dry dock in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard
Plan Your Visit
Located on the Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory is open all year round from 10am every day. The Historic Dockyard is a great place to bring the family, celebrate birthdays and special occasions. You can also enjoy weekends, holidays and days off, having quality time out in good company.
Learn everything you will need to know to plan your visit to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, including details on accessibility, audio guides and parking.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
Opening times: 10am – 5pm
Conservation
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is committed to preserving Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory. The vessel is currently undergoing the biggest restoration programme in her history following guidelines set out in the National Historic Ships UK (NHSUK) Publication ‘Conserving Historic Vessels’.
Current efforts focus on the development of a new support system and preventing water damage. All of these measures are of critical importance and are very time and resource intensive.
Venue Hire
Located in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory is available for hire, for all manner of events. There is a choice of 4 spaces available to hire from Nelson's Great Cabin to the Lower Gun deck, HMS Victory is an unforgetable venue for your special occasion.
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