The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth brings history to life via exhibits and interactive displays. In it, you may see treasures from the last 350 years and learn about the common threads that connect the sailor of England’s “Wooden Walls” to the skilled crews of today’s maritime industry.
The Royal Navy has played an important role in shaping the globe. It established Britain as a strong sea power, safeguarded its commerce through turbulent times, and defended the country from invasion or carried out the attack abroad. Millions of individuals across the world have been touched by the Royal Navy, including servicemen and women and the families of those who constructed, serviced, and supplied its ships. The Royal Navy has also had an impact on the lives of populations in other countries.