Open today: 10:00am - 5:30pm

1545: When their world ended

Re-live the final moments on board the Mary Rose as it sinks during the Battle of the Solent on 19th July 1545. Step back in time to hear from Henry VIII and the crew of Britain’s most famous shipwreck.

About 1545: When their world ended

1545: When their world ended is a walkthrough experience at the Mary Rose Museum, in which you are taken through the history of the ship, from her construction in 1510 all the way to her loss in 1545.

After a greeting from a life-sized projection of Henry VIII, you go through to a virtual deck, where you can see the views from the upper deck of the Mary Rose. As well as seeing the English and French fleets, there is a short simulated battle scene, followed by the Mary Rose capsizing. You then make your way into the Museum where you can discover the stories of the people who were present on that fateful day.

Book tickets

More museum highlights

image description

Dive 4D

Learn more
image description

Hatch the ship’s dog

Learn more
image description

Guided tours

Learn more