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Royal Marines Museum
Image: The Royal Marines Museum is housed in the lavishly decorated former Officers’ Mess of Eastney Barracks, built in the 1860s for the Royal Marine Artillery
Royal Marines Museum
Southsea
PO4 9PX
Hampshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Fine Art
Land Transport
Maritime
Music
Social History
Weapons and War
World Cultures
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
023 9281 9385
General information (Fax)
:
023 9283 8420
E-mail
:
info@royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk
Website
:
www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk
Open
Daily 1000-1700 throughout the year
Open Bank holidays
Closed
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Admission charges
Adults: £5.25
OAP's: £4.25
Children: £3.25
Students: (over 17's with student card) £3.25
Disabled: £3.00 (carer free)
Family Ticket: £14.50
Description
The Royal Marines Museum, Eastney is an award winning Museum and is housed in what was one of the most stately Officers Messes in England (Eastney Barracks). It is here where you can discover the exciting story of the Royal Marines brought to life through dramatic and interactive displays and its world famous medal collection.
You can find out how Hannah Snell posed as a man and served as a marine in India in 1740. Explore the Jungle warfare room but watch out for the live snake and scorpion! Find out how the elite troops of the Royal Marines were closely involved in both World Wars, Battle of Trafalgar, Falklands War – the list goes on.
Every year the Royal Marines play a key part in resolving conflicts and keeping peace around the world – this is your chance to see it all under one roof.
It’s the closest you’ll get to experiencing life as a Royal Marine without joining up!
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Trails
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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