Events

We run special events throughout the year, with exhibits, talks and occasions for every audience. From talks by leading academics and historians through to fun family days out, you'll find plenty to come and enjoy.

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26 July – 30 August 2013 Free Friday Fun: Tudor games and pastimes outside the Museum (weather permitting) 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm.

July 2013

More info
- When: 26 July – 30 August 2013
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Free Friday Fun

Tudor games and pastimes outside the Museum (weather permitting)

More info
- When: Friday 19 July 12 noon
- Where: Mary Rose Learning Centre
- How much: £4.50 (or £3 concessions) ) Places limited
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Talk: Tudor Games and Pastimes

Explore Tudor games and pastimes with an illustrated talk and replica artefact handling session based on the archaeological evidence from King Henry VIII’s warship, Mary Rose.

More info
- When: Tuesday 30 July and 6 August 2013. 11 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:00
- Who: Suitable for all ages. No unaccompanied children.
- How much: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Maximum three children per adult. Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
At the Captain’s Table

Experience life at the Tudor top table with dressing up, dancing and more!

August 2013

More info
- When: 26 July – 30 August 2013. 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Free Friday Fun

Tudor games and pastimes outside the Museum (weather permitting)

More info
- When: Tuesday 30 July and 6 August 2013. 11 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:00.
- Who: Suitable for all ages. No unaccompanied children.
- How much: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Maximum three children per adult. Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
At the Captain’s Table.

Experience life at the Tudor top table with dressing up, dancing and more!

More info
- When: Tuesday 13 and 20 August 2013. 11 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:00
- Who: Suitable for children over 8. No unaccompanied children.
- How much: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Maximum three children per adult. Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Under Attack!

Don’t help the enemy! Try your hand at Tudor war games. Take part in the Tudor gun drill. Plan how to attack and defend Portsmouth Harbour in 1545.

More info
- When: Tuesday 27 August 2013. 11 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:00
- Who: Suitable for children over 8. No unaccompanied children.
- How much: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Maximum three children per adult. Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Shippe Ahoy.

Design and build your own model sailing ship. How much can it carry? How fast can it go?

October 2013

More info
- When: Tuesday 29 October. 11 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 3:00
- Who: Suitable for children over 8. No unaccompanied children.
- How much: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Maximum three children per adult. Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Kill or Cure?

Discover Tudor medicine. Hands-on activities, role play and more!

More info
- When: Friday 25 October 2013. 12 noon
- Where: Mary Rose Learning Centre
- How much: Centre £4.50 (or £3 concessions). Places limited.
How to book
- Email: museum@maryrose.org
- Telephone: 02392 812931
Talk: 'Are we fitter and healthier than our Tudor ancestors?'

This illustrated talk and handling session will consider food, exercise and medicine on board the Mary Rose. Decide for yourself if we are fitter and healthier than our Tudor ancestors!