Due to the complicated nature and geographical challenges of the Falklands conflict, both sides utilised their equivalent navy, army, air force, marines and special forces. In today's blog we take a look at some of the key figures... nmrn.org.uk/node/2711 #NMRN #Falklands40

Today marks a year since the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and we commemorate his incredible Royal Navy career, his armed forces and charity connections, and in particular his generous patronage, support and involvement with the National Museum of the Royal Navy's museums.

We're excited for the release of Warner Bros. UK new film Operation Mincemeat starring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfayden & Jason Isaacs tomorrow!🎬 In today's blog we look at some of the history behind HMS Seraph's operations... nmrn.org.uk/node/2719 #NMRN nmrn.org.uk/node/2719

🎈Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very Happy 96th Birthday today! 🎈 #HMSWarrior #NMRN #PlatinumJubilee

Join us at 3pm today for the Falklands 40 #TriService Museums discussion with Caroline Wyatt online on National Army Museum's YouTube channel. 👀 Watch online: youtu.be/9HmE-5yvUgA #NMRN #Falklands40 RAF Museum

Good morning Icon - The Institute of Conservation, I’m Diana Davis and I’m Deputy Director of the project to conserve #HMSVictory The National Museum of the Royal Navy. Historic ships are a challenge and it takes a diverse team to look after them – this one in particular! 1/10 #IconReachOut22

Victory is undergoing the biggest restoration programme of its history & the The National Museum of the Royal Navy conservation team includes conservators, archaeologists, shipwrights & riggers and more widely work with structural engineers, materials scientists & other specialists 2/10 #IconReachOut22

🎉 Congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee 🎉 70 years at the heart of the Royal Navy family - granddaughter, daughter, wife & mother of naval officers. Tonight we join official ceremonies by lighting a beacon Portsmouth Historic Dockyard #NMRN #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee

🔥 Didn't get a ticket to a Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting event? 🔥 We've got you! Watch online as we join in the official celebrations from 8-10pm today with a live stream direct from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Full details: fb.me/e/2AYy5xrP7 #NMRN #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee

#OnThisDay in the early morning of 6 June 1944, Operation Neptune, also known as D-Day, delivered the largest seaborne invasion in history. #NMRN #NavigateTheNavy #DDay

We're sharing big news on #NationalArchives day... the National Museum of the Royal Navy is opening the new Collections Access Service at its museums in Portsmouth and Yeovilton! Find out more and book an appointment: nmrn.org.uk/node/2747 #NMRN Fleet Air Arm Museum Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

🎂 Happy Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen 🎂 #NMRN #HM70 #PlatinumJubilee

#OnThisDay the barrel of an Ordnance BL 15-inch howitzer was elevated by gunners of a Royal Marine Artillery detachment of the Naval Brigade. It is prepared for firing during the Battle of Albert, Somme, Picardy, France, 1 July 1916. #NMRN #OTD

🎈Happy 80th Birthday Rescue Motor Launch, RML 497 🎈 In July 1942 in the boat’s Motor Mechanic memoir, he recorded that the crew celebrated her 2nd birthday with a large cake with Happy Birthday 497 written on it! 🎂 #NMRN #Hartlepool #HappyBirthday

"The worst thing was that when the weather was bad we couldn't cook our meals ... For warmth we drank a lot of cocoa, made from slabs of cocoa chocolate, Carnation evaporated milk & brown sugar. At least it was sweet & hot." Les Parkinson #RML497, 1945 #NMRN #WorldChocolateDay

Mavericks! Only 6 days to go and we've been on the move making sure all the aircraft are now in place out of storage ready for you to explore in the new carrier experience! Take a look... #FleetAirArmMuseum #Somerset

✈️LET'S TURN AND BURN! ✈️ We're so ready for our 'Top Gun' moment as the new carrier experience is revealed for the first time today - make sure you've got your tickets! 👉 bit.ly/3nZHXeD #FleetAirArmMuseum

#OnThisDay 1861 HMS Warrior was commissioned - 161 years ago. She was one of the world’s most heavily armoured and largest warships ever constructed. Her innovative design sparked a naval arms race which saw her become outdated and decommissioned in 1883. #NMRN #NavigateTheNavy

🎂 Happy Birthday Princess Royal 🎂 Here Princess Anne is pictured meeting naval personnel on a visit to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in 2017. #NMRN

As a mark of respect, all our sites will be closed to visitors tomorrow as we join the rest of the country and the world in reflecting on Her Majesty The Queen's incredible contribution and enduring legacy. A message from our Chairman and Director General: