Royal Navy Museums Hartlepool

Step into the past at Royal Navy Museums Hartlepool and explore life in a bustling 18th-century seaport.

Set around a fully recreated Georgian quayside, this immersive museum invites you to experience the sights, sounds and stories of naval life during the age of sail.

Discover Fighting Ships, where you’ll gain a powerful insight into the lives of sailors during the time of Battle of Trafalgar. Learn how sailors were recruited, including the realities of press-ganging, and explore what life was like aboard the historic warship HMS Trincomalee – one of the oldest ships still afloat in the UK.

Throughout your visit, enjoy live demonstrations and re-enactments across the quayside, bringing the power and drama of naval warfare to life.

Gallery

Facilities

Royal Navy Museums Hartlepool offers the ultimate day out for all the family.

There are several toilets on site including disabled facilities and baby changing facilities.

We also offer free parking on site including disabled parking. We have a Georgian-themed coffee shop with a variety of hot and cold drinks as well as light bites.

Also children of all ages can enjoy our adventure themed play ship, which is the perfect place to burn off any excess energy.

Finally you can end your visit in our gift shop were you can choose the perfect souvenir to remember your day.

Times

Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

The museum will be open seven days a week during the Hartlepool Borough Council school holidays, as well as open during Bank Holidays.

Prices

Please visit https://www.royalnavymuseums.org.uk/visit-us/hartlepool

Address

Jackson Dock Maritime Avenue Hartlepool TS24 0XZ

Road Directions

The site is right in the heart of Hartlepool's Marina and can be accessed via the A19 north and south. There is lots of free onsite car and coach parking.

Public Transport Directions

Hartlepool Railway Station is less than a ten minute walk to the site. For more information on rail journeys click here. The nearest bus stop is on Marina Way opposite our main entrance. For more information click here.