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In 2024 the National Maritime Museum introduced a new ‘Object in Focus’ programme, featuring a changing display of objects picked from the collection by members of the Museum’s Visitor and Sales team.
The idea is to create small displays of objects that are not often seen and provide a platform for our passionate and knowledgeable Visitor and Sales Assistants to share these stories with visitors.
At least one of our free Gallery Favourite talks each day is related to one of the objects in these displays. The content of these talks depends on the staff giving them.
Come and see the objects in the Voyagers gallery at the National Maritime Museum and explore our talks and tours programme.
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Dog collar
Made by Joseph Heriot
Come along to see this collar, which is thought to have been worn by a dog belonging to Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson.
Nelson was proud of his achievement at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and appears to have named his dog 'Nileus' after his famous victory.
Stay tuned to discover our new item, arriving 12 December 2025.
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