This is the time of year to get spring cleaning, to clear out the old rushes and bring in the new, ready for summer. Come and find out how the Mary Rose's crew would have kept themselves and the ship in good order or "shipshape" and celebrate her connection with Portsmouth.
Hatch's History Detectives Trail – updated for Spring 2025!
Discover our spring update to our popular Hatch's History Detectives trail, designed by local artists at Seekers Create for Spring 2025, follow our ship's dog's paw prints through the museum galleries and find out the crew's top tips for staying in style – well, at least for a Tudor!
Express yourself in our activity centre
Every weekday over the Easter holidays (Monday 7th to Friday 11th and Monday 14th to Friday 18th April) our Activity centre will be open for you to join in with our giant doodle, play along with some musical instruments, and solve our braille wordsearch. Free fun for all the family with a Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ticket!
All this, plus ;
Uncover the raising of the Mary Rose, told in immersive 4D, with Dive the Mary Rose 4D. Discover how she was able to stay hidden for hundreds of years at the bottom of the Solent and see her awe-inspiring return to the surface, told in stunning detail.
Explore real Tudor objects – from nit combs to backgammon sets, shoes and bowls with personal markings, the Museum is full of actual objects, recover from the seabed, that depict the day-to-day life of people living in Tudor England.
Make the most of your Easter holidays with an experience that's both exciting and enriching. Treat yourself in our café, where you'll find a selection of seasonal delights and delicious meals, or browse our gift shop for unique souvenirs to remember your visit.
Whether you're looking for adventure or a relaxed journey through Tudor history, the Mary Rose Museum offers a fascinating and family-friendly escape this Easter.
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