Museums in Portsmouth


Visit Portsmouth the UK's only island city, with miles of coastline and centuries of history. You can explore the world-class attractions at the Historic Dockyard, where you can see famous warships like HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. You can also enjoy the stunning views from the Spinnaker Tower, shop till you drop at Gunwharf Quays, or relax on the beach at Southsea. Portsmouth has something for everyone, so come and discover it for yourself!

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Attraction
Adults £18

HMS Victory

Experience life on board the world's most famous warship. Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar.

Attraction
Adults from £24

HMS Warrior

Launched in 1860, at a time of empire and Britains dominance in trade and industry, Warrior was the pride of Queen Victorias fleet.

Attraction
Adults £18

The Mary Rose Museum

The Mary Rose - Henry VIII's warship, lost in 1545, recovered in 1982 and now on display in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

HMS M.33
Attraction
Adults £18

HMS M.33

HMS M33, A Royal Navy Monitor, served during the First World War during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign.

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Attraction
Free

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery

Britains only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944.

Attraction
Free

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Portsmouth is a very special place for wildlife in Britain. It has many different habitats in a very small area, and you can explore them all here.

Attraction
Adults £7.50

Solent Sky Museum

Depicts the story of R J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire, the Schneider Trophy and Imperial Airways

SeaCity Museum
Attraction
Adults £8.50

SeaCity Museum

SeaCity Museum tells the story of the people of the city, their fascinating lives and historic connections with Titanic and the sea.

Weald & Downland Living Museum
Attraction
Adults £15.50

Weald & Downland Living Museum

Step back in time where historic buildings and rural life come to life through immersive exhibits and demonstrations.

Attraction
Free

Curtis Museum

One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history.

Attraction
Adults £6

Winchester City Museum

From its origins as an Iron Age trading centre to Anglo-Saxon glory, the last journey of Jane Austen to the hunt for King Alfred's remains.

Attraction
Adults from £3

The Royal Green Jackets Museum

The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, opened in 1989, is one of the best regimental museums in the Country.

Attraction
Adults £3

Westgate Museum

The Museum is housed inside a surviving fortified medieval city gateway which also offers great rooftop city views.