Royal Marines Museum in Southsea, Hampshire, United Kingdom | Museum

The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea,
Portsmouth, in the United Kingdom,  is a proud and welcoming Museum set in striking Victorian
surroundings.
Based in the lavishly decorated former Officers’ Mess of Eastney
Barracks, built in the 1860s for the Royal Marine Artillery, the Royal Marines Museum
is situated in the heart of their history.

The Royal Marines Museum celebrates the famous
fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines. From their early
beginnings in 1664, through to their recent involvement in arenas such
as Afghanistan and Iraq, the Royal Marines Museum highlights the skills,
determination and courage of those proud to serve the Royal Marines.
From personal logs and diaries through to equipment used, the Royal Marines Museum
highlights just what was (and is) required from each and every Marine.
With beautifully displayed exhibits, video presentations and
interactive displays on everything from World War Two to the Royal
Marines Band Service, the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea really comes alive.

Based in the lavishly decorated former Officers’ Mess of Eastney
Barracks, built in the 1860s for the Royal Marine Artillery, the Museum
is situated in the very heart of Royal Marines history. From their
origins in 1664 through to their roles in arenas ranging from Trafalgar
though to China, the Falklands and the Gulf, every aspect of their past
can be seen. With a wealth of fine exhibits and hands-on displays,
there is something for the whole family at the Royal Marine Museum.

Learn about the Marines’ globe trotting exploits, and see the difference they made in every corner of the globe. See how people joined the Royal Marines, and experience for yourselves the barrack conditions they lived in. Find out about the many fierce battles they took part in, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and  D Day in World War Two. Learn about jungle warefare, Marines style,  and come face to face with a snake and scorpions.  See for yourself how the Falklands Conflict unfolded, and remember what a prominent role the Royal Marines played.
Learn about the modern Royal Marines, and life within the Royal Navy
today. Use the very
latest interactive kiosks to explore the people behind them, learn
about the medals – and to play some fun games.