Essential Information
| Type | Talks and tours |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Thursday 15 May and Saturday 1 November 2025 | 2pm-3pm |
| Prices | Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50 |
Discover the truth behind pirate life on this bespoke British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Pirates exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.
Join historian and guide John Wilson to learn about the changing depiction of pirates through the ages – and uncover the brutal reality behind the fiction.
The exhibition explores the perception of piracy in popular culture – from comical characters like Captain Pugwash and Captain Hook to anti-heroes like Long John Silver and Captain Jack Sparrow – and examines why the idea of a pirate’s life still fascinates us today.
Important information
This tour is designed for D/deaf people who are BSL users. There is no English voiceover.
What’s On
Tour information
Meeting point
The tour will meet at the Information Desk, located just inside the Parkside entrance to the National Maritime Museum.
How long will the tour last?
The tour will last 60 minutes.
Who is the tour suitable for?
The tour is suitable for adults. It is designed for D/deaf people who are BSL users. There is no English voiceover.
Tour location
The Pirates exhibition is located in the Special Exhibition Gallery on level -1 of the National Maritime Museum. Step-free access is available via lift.
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