Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Address: Haslar Jetty Road, Portsmouth, PO12 2AS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9251 0354

#36 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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The Royal Navy Submarine Museum at Gosport is a maritime museum tracing the international history of submarine development from the age of Alexander the Great to the present day, and particularly the history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service from the navy's first submarine, Holland 1, to the nuclear-powered Vanguard-class submarines. The museum is located close to the former shore establishment HMS Dolphin, the home of the Royal Navy Submarine Service from 1904 until 1999. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°47'16"N, 1°7'17"W

Address

Haslar Jetty RoadPortsmouth PO12 2AS United Kingdom

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+44 23 9251 0354

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Royal Navy Submarine Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Navy Submarine Museum open?

Royal Navy Submarine Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Navy Submarine Museum?

Nearby attractions include HMS Alliance, Gosport (3 min walk), HMS Dolphin, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Haslar Marina, Portsmouth (8 min walk), Fort Blockhouse, Portsmouth (10 min walk).

How to get to Royal Navy Submarine Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Navy Submarine Museum:

Bus

Gosport Bus Station (13 min walk)
The Hard Interchange (24 min walk)

Ferry

Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (21 min walk)
Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (19 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (21 min walk)