National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool The North East's Premier Maritime Attraction, home of the oldest warship afloat in Europe, HMS Trincomalee.
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📣 Important Notice: HMS Trincomalee will be temporarily closed to the public TOMORROW from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM as we ho...
22/05/2026

📣 Important Notice: HMS Trincomalee will be temporarily closed to the public TOMORROW from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM as we host a beautiful wedding ceremony onboard! 💒⚓

⚓ The ship will be closed to the public during these times!

💍 Congratulations to the happy couple on their special day! 🎉

♥️ Interested in learning more about wedding ceremonies onboard HMS Trincomalee? Click here: http://bit.ly/4jMOcNZ

Today, something changes. Not the ship. Not the stories. But how we tell them.We are now Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool....
22/05/2026

Today, something changes. Not the ship. Not the stories. But how we tell them.

We are now Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool.

Here, history is more than objects on display. It’s found in the lives of sailors, families, shipbuilders and communities shaped by Britain’s naval past. Through historic ships, personal experiences and moments of conflict and connection, these are stories that still resonate today.

At the heart of our new vision is storytelling, linking Navy and Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. At Hartlepool, we’ll continue exploring naval history through the people who lived it, the places where it happened and the objects that carry those experiences forward.

Because history does not belong to the past alone. It lives in people, places and memories that continue to shape us.

As Royal Navy Museums, we’re inviting you to get closer, discover these experiences and explore why they still matter today.

You’ll now see content and updates from across our museums and collections at Royal Navy Museums.

We’d love you to be part of it.

https://orlo.uk/z3xyQ

📣 Important Notice: HMS Trincomalee will be temporarily closed to the public on Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 2:00 PM till...
15/05/2026

📣 Important Notice: HMS Trincomalee will be temporarily closed to the public on Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM as we host a beautiful wedding ceremony onboard! 💒⚓

⚓ The ship will be closed to the public during these times!

💍 Congratulations to the happy couple on their special day! 🎉

♥️ Interested in learning more about wedding ceremonies onboard HMS Trincomalee? Click here: http://bit.ly/4jMOcNZ

🎉 Have your little ones dived into adventure at the Horrible Histories® Pirates exhibition yet?! 🏴‍☠️ Let your tiny bucc...
03/05/2026

🎉 Have your little ones dived into adventure at the Horrible Histories® Pirates exhibition yet?!

🏴‍☠️ Let your tiny buccaneers set sail for fun with interactive pirate play everywhere they look! From climbing aboard playships and firing off cannons, to chilling in bean bags and exploring soft-play corners - there’s endless fun for every mini pirate!

Bring them along to:
✨ Captain their own ship and spark their imagination
✨ Discover hands-on pirate play that’s great for all ages
✨ Climb, crawl, fire pretend cannons & explore our pirate world
✨ Relax in comfy bean bag zones or have a go in soft play

😍 It’s the perfect family day out!

🎟️ This is included in your museum ticket.

☕Our coffee shop doors are wide open and ready to give you that perfect fix!🍰From light bites to delicious ice cream, th...
01/05/2026

☕Our coffee shop doors are wide open and ready to give you that perfect fix!

🍰From light bites to delicious ice cream, there’s something to satisfy every craving!

🏴‍☠️And don’t forget your little adventurers! We’ve got pirate gear, hats, sweets, and a community library with children books to keep them entertained while you enjoy your cuppa - there's also some books for the adults too.

🤩 Come on in, relax, and treat yourself!

🧺 We even have benches all around outside to have a family friendly picnic! Grab your treats from the coffee shop or even bring your own.

🎟️ Grab your annual ticket here, which gives you access to this and more: https://orlo.uk/Ticket_n5PAx

🎟️ One ticket. Twelve months of adventure!⚓ Begin wherever you like. Discover as you go. Follow what draws you in.😍 Ther...
30/04/2026

🎟️ One ticket. Twelve months of adventure!

⚓ Begin wherever you like. Discover as you go. Follow what draws you in.

😍 There’s no right route to follow, which means no need to fit it all into one visit!

🎟️ https://orlo.uk/AnnualTicket_dxYWA

🕰️ Have you tried our Fighting Ships self-guided tour yet?🚢 Learn what life was like at sea and the story of HMS Prosper...
29/04/2026

🕰️ Have you tried our Fighting Ships self-guided tour yet?

🚢 Learn what life was like at sea and the story of HMS Prosperity told from the perspective of a young crew member in the dramatic reconstruction.

⚓ Move through the exhibition as each part of the ship is brought to life and the stories of those who served onboard are revealed.

⚒️ Learn about the bloody reality of war and how the men prepared for battle!

🎟️Grab your annual ticket here: https://orlo.uk/Ticket_3LH33

❗ Just a reminder that we are back to our regular Summer opening hours:🗓️ Closed: Monday & Tuesday🏛️ Open: Wednesday - S...
26/04/2026

❗ Just a reminder that we are back to our regular Summer opening hours:

🗓️ Closed: Monday & Tuesday
🏛️ Open: Wednesday - Sunday
⏰ Time: 10am - 5pm

☕ Coffee shop: Open - Wed to Sunday
⚓ HMS Trincomalee open

✨Perfect for adventure days out, relaxed visits and cosy coffee stops

🚗 Please note our opening hours are the same for the car park too

🎟️ Grab your annual ticket here: https://orlo.uk/Ticket_5SuZR

👀 Have you checked out our Diving Deep exhibition?⚓ Many objects raised from the wreck of Invincible have a very strong ...
24/04/2026

👀 Have you checked out our Diving Deep exhibition?

⚓ Many objects raised from the wreck of Invincible have a very strong smell. The rope still smells of the tar used to waterproof it in 1758 and the gun powder still has that rotten egg, sulphuric smell. How can smells survive over 260 years?

Under the seabed, it is an anaerobic environment – that means there is no oxygen. Bacteria slowly breaks down anything organic (things that once grew, like wood, leather or paper) and it needs oxygen to function. Other marine creatures also need oxygen to live, and so couldn’t eat away at Invincible’s timbers. Thanks to this anaerobic environment, the objects on Invincible are so well-preserved that even some of the original smells survive.

Not everything in Invincible has survived well. Where her timbers have been exposed to the sea water, marine borers like shipworm and gribble have been eating away at her. Shipworm burrow deep into timbers and gribble destroy the surface layers. The result is timber that crumbles in your hands. This is why it was so important to excavate and record the wreck, before it is lost forever.

Entrance to Diving Deep: HMS Invincible 1744 is included with a valid ticket to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool.

🎟️ Grab your annual ticket here: https://orlo.uk/Ticket_JWPOP

⚓ Join our Crew in Hartlepool!👀 We’re looking for a Seasonal Team Member to help create unforgettable days out at the Na...
22/04/2026

⚓ Join our Crew in Hartlepool!

👀 We’re looking for a Seasonal Team Member to help create unforgettable days out at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool.

🚢 If you’re a confident, customer-focused person who loves meeting new people, delivering great experiences, and bringing history to life, this is your chance to come aboard!

🕰️ Variable part-time hours | Fixed term (May-Oct 2026 or May-Sept 2026) | Includes weekends
📍 Hartlepool

✨ Be part of a friendly team where no two days are the same - from welcoming visitors and working across the site, to supporting retail and café experiences, all while helping share the powerful stories of the Royal Navy.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://orlo.uk/Job_wmV0E

😍 Adventure 🤝 Ice cream🍦Name a better duo… we’ll wait 👀🤤 New ice creams now in the coffee shop with delicious flavours s...
21/04/2026

😍 Adventure 🤝 Ice cream

🍦Name a better duo… we’ll wait 👀

🤤 New ice creams now in the coffee shop with delicious flavours such as - crushed strawberry, death by chocolate & more! We also have a vegan vanilla!

🌞Perfect for those warmer days

Address

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue
Hartlepool
TS240XZ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(01429) 860077

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