Dive Deep at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this Easter

The story of the raising of the Mary Rose has been shared at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for over 40 years, from the early days of the museum in Boathouse 5 to the impressive current exhibition, where the ship is displayed alongside the objects found onboard. While the tales of the divers, archaeologists, and scientists who spent thousands of hours carefully excavating the hull and its treasures has always been told, it has been difficult for visitors to truly grasp what it was like to work on the seabed, bringing this iconic ship back to the surface.

Now, history and modern technology combine in Dive the Mary Rose 4D, an immersive cinematic experience at the Mary Rose Museum that takes visitors beneath the waves to witness this incredible achievement. Step into the state-of-the-art 4D theatre and become part of the team that uncovered Henry VIII’s warship after more than 400 years underwater.

Image credit - Harvey Mills

Your journey begins with the search for the Mary Rose and the discovery of the first timbers, before moving on to the painstaking excavation of the 34m-long shipwreck. Experience the thrill of recovering the ship's treasures and the dramatic moment she was finally raised. Featuring a unique blend of archive footage and CGI, along with multi-sensory effects such as sounds, smells, and movement, Dive the Mary Rose 4D brings history to life like never before!

That's not all - with your Ultimate Explorer Ticket, you can continue the adventure by exploring the rest of the incredible attractions at the Dockyard, including the iconic HMS Victory and the unforgettable HMS Warrior.

Dive the Mary Rose 4D is part of the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and is included in your Ultimate Explorer ticket. Book yours today at: historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers.