Portsmouth City Museum

Visitor Information

Opening Times
Open daily except 24-26 December.
April-September 10.00am-5.30pm.
October-March 10.00am-5.00pm.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Museum shop closes 15 minutes before closing time.

Parking
Free car parking in the grounds of the museum. Coaches may park in St George's Road (100 yards for the museum).

Catering
Selection of food, hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, snacks and drinks available.

Shop
Specialising in local history and decorative arts including local arts & crafts, gifts, souvenirs, greeting cards, fine art prints, toys, glassware, china and an extensive book section.

Length of Stay and Group Sizes
The typical visit time by a group is 1-1½ hours. The recommended maximum number arriving at any one time is 60. When visiting 'Story of Portsmouth', 'Portsmouth at Play' or temporary exhibitions, it is advisable to spilt into smaller groups of 15/20 within the museum to avoid overcrowding.

Free Admission
Groups please book in advance. If you wish you can book now on-line.

Educational Groups
Schools please book in advance, telephone +44 (0)23 9229 6905 for reservations or book now on-line.

Toilets
Toilets are available on the first floor (including accessible toilet combined with baby changing facilities on the ground floor).

All events in the grounds of the City Museum and Records Office, under cover if it is wet. All events FREE.

 

Contact Details

Portsmouth City Museum
Museum Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
PO1 2LJ

Telephone: +44 (0)23 9282 7261
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Minicom: +44 (0)23 9287 6550
Email:info@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk

Other email addresses:

Visitors Services: services@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk
Education Officer: education@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk
Venues for Hire: venues@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk
Local History: history@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk
Fine & Decorative Art
: art@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk
Records Office: info@portsmouthrecordsoffice.co.uk

 

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Southsea Castle | D-Day Museum | Charles Dickens Birthplace | Natural History Museum | City Museums | Records Office