Our museum sites are as fascinating as they are varied. You can see everything from Charles Dickens’ snuff box to a live South American butterfly or a hand-written Sherlock Holmes manuscript.
Visitor information for all our museums is listed below, as well as links to their websites for further information.
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Museum Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2LJ
023 9283 4779
portsmouthmuseum.co.uk
Currently closed.
The D-Day Story

The D-Day Story
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3NT
023 9288 2555
theddaystory.com
Currently closed.
Southsea Castle

Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3PA
023 9284 1625
southseacastle.co.uk
External areas open 10am-5pm, Tuesday – Sunday. Plus the shop and Courtyard cafe.
Portsmouth Natural History Museum

Portsmouth Natural History Museum
Cumberland House
Eastern Parade
Southsea
PO4 9RF
023 9281 5276
portsmouthnaturalhistory.co.uk
Currently closed
Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum

Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum
393 Old Commercial Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4QL
023 9282 7261
charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk
Currently closed
Eastney Engine Houses

Eastney Engine Houses
201-203 Henderson Road
Eastney
PO4 9JF
023 9282 6722
eastneyenginehouses.co.uk
Currently closed