Mary Rose Exhibition & Ship Hall

The only surviving 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world, the Mary Rose was one of the earliest ships to carry heavy guns. A favourite of King Henry VIII, she sank off Portsmouth in 1545 during an engagement with a French invasion fleet, in full view of the King, the screams of the men onboard, ringing in his ears.

The rediscovery of the Mary Rose during the 1970s and her raising in 1982 were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology, watched by a worldwide audience of over 60 million people and remembered by a generation.

The hull of the Mary Rose, which is currently undergoing an active conservation process to preserve her for all time, can be viewed by the visiting public. Thousands of personal, domestic and military objects were recovered, many of which are on display in the Mary Rose Museum, a truly unique and fascinating insight into Tudor times.

There will be a Henry VIII travelling exhibition taking place between 12 December 2009 - 17 January 2010 in the Mary Rose Museum.

Exciting times lay ahead for the Mary Rose, which will be housed in a brand new museum from 2012. Make the most of visiting the ship itself before autumn 2009 when it's due to be withdrawn from public view. Don't worry though; during the construction you can still enjoy a fascinating visit to the current Mary Rose Museum where the ship will be interpreted in new and innovative ways.

All inclusive tickets for one entry to HMS Victory, Mary Rose & Ship Hall, Harbour Tour and unlimited entry to HMS Warrior 1860, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations are also available.