Welcome to the Maritime Museum

Established in 1946, the Maritime Museum, based in Dalechester, houses a vast collection of ancient and modern exhibits that chronicle the voyages of the high seas. Browse through a range of items from our maritime heritage collection and discover more about Britain's nautical history.

View interactive digital replicas of real objects found in our collection, with detailed descriptions explaining their use and importance in ship sailing and navigation.

See how tools of the nautical trade are used in action, and learn about how they assist sailors in their voyages across oceans.

Take a close look at high-detail images of authentic oceanic apparatus that has been salvaged from vintage watercraft; a visual retelling of a long history of British marine expeditions.