Visitor Information

Thumbnail of mapThe Mary Rose is based in the city of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. The city is easily accessible by road and rail and is an important port, particularly for ferries to France and northern Spain. Click on the aerial photo for more information.

Please note:The hull of the Mary Rose will not be on display until the second half of 2012 while a new museum is built to house her. The present museum, displaying the amazing artefacts recovered from the wreck, will still be open during this period.

Opening Times

  • The Historic Dockyard opens at 10am everyday throughout the year, except when closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
  • From April-October: Last tickets to the attractions are sold at 4.30pm and the Dockyard gates are closed at 6.00pm.
  • From November - March: Last tickets to the attractions are sold at 4.00pm and the Dockyard gates are closed at 5.30pm.

    For more information check the Historic Dockyard link below.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard logoThe Mary Rose is one of three historic ships based in Portsmouth and further visitor information, including details of ticket prices and opening hours, can be obtained from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Portsmouth is connected to London by the A3 and there are regular coach services from London Victoria. If arriving by car in the city, follow the signs for "Historic Ships", there is ample parking space close to the site.

There are frequent train services to Portsmouth from London Waterloo, the journey time being about 1 hour 30 minutes. Portsmouth Harbour station is less than five minutes walk from the Mary Rose Exhibition. You can find train times and prices from London Waterloo from:

If you've enjoyed your visit to the museum, or the website, please fill in our Visitors' Book

Tourist Information:

Visit Portsmouth

Portsmouth's Official Visitor Website

Portsmouth is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city bursting with great reasons to visit. From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval and maritime heritage, to towering world-class visitor attractions, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, miles and miles of beautiful seafront, Portsmouth offers something for everyone.

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