National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
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Facts and practical information
The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, formerly known as the Royal Naval Museum, is a museum of the history of the Royal Navy located in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard section of HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The museum is part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. It received 1,081,909 visitors in 2017. ()
Day trips
National Museum of the Royal Navy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, HMS Victory, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Cathedral.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is National Museum of the Royal Navy open?
National Museum of the Royal Navy is open:
- Monday 10 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of the Royal Navy?
Nearby attractions include National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth (2 min walk), HMS Victory, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth (4 min walk).
How to get to National Museum of the Royal Navy by public transport?
The nearest stations to National Museum of the Royal Navy:
Bus
Ferry
Train
Bus
- The Hard Interchange (7 min walk)
- Gosport Bus Station (15 min walk)
Ferry
- Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (13 min walk)
- Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (15 min walk)
Train
- Portsmouth Harbour (8 min walk)
- Portsmouth and Southsea (22 min walk)