Portsmouth City Museum

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Type: Museum

The City Museum is the Museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. Home of the exciting ‘A Study in Sherlock: Uncovering The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection’ exhibition.

The Museum's other main displays feature the 'Story of Portsmouth' and the new 'Football in the City' exhibitions. Temporary galleries have a frequently changing parade of fascinating shows on a wide range of subjects. The Museum is also home to Portsmouth Records Office.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdmissionFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:30
Tuesday10:0017:30
Wednesday10:0017:30
Thursday10:0017:30
Friday10:0017:30
Saturday10:0017:30
Sunday10:0017:30
01/11/2010 - 31/03/2011
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
24/12/2010 - 26/12/2010
DayTimes

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour.

Road Directions

M27 to M275 to city.

Accesibility Information

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Portsmouth City Museum

Museum Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2LJ

Tel: +44 (0)23 9282 7261

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Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On street parking only
  • Railway station within walking distance

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1-1.5 hours
  • Groups Accepted - Must book in advance
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Beach / Coast within walking distance
  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Lift
  • Marquee Space Available
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - Most suitable for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. 'The Victorians' teaching sessions available.