National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

#30 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°48'3"N, 1°6'35"W

Address

Portsmouth Historic DockyardCharles DickensPortsmouth PO1 3LJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9289 1370

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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.

~1890 ftS
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
10 min walk • The Spinnaker Tower is a striking landmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and an emblem of the city's maritime heritage. This sleek, sail-shaped structure soars to a height of 170 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, the...
~370 ftN
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
HMS Victory, Portsmouth
2 min walk • HMS Victory is an emblematic figurehead of British maritime history, residing in the historic dockyard of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This majestic ship, launched in 1765, is the world's oldest naval ship still in commission and is most renowned for her role as Lord...
~1890 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
10 min walk • Gunwharf Quays is a shopping centre located in the Portsea area of the city of Portsmouth in England. It was constructed in the early 21st century on the site of what had once been HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth.
0.7 miS
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
19 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of Old Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
0.8 miE
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
20 min walk • The City of Portsmouth War Memorial, also referred to as the Guildhall Square War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Guildhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south coast of England.
~270 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
2 min walk • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
~220 ftNE
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
2 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
20 min walk • The New Theatre Royal is a Victorian Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Portsmouth, England, with a capacity of 667. The theatre building was constructed in 1854 as Landport Hall. It was converted to a theatre two years later. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps and again in 1900 by Frank Matcham.
0.8 miS
Forts and castles
Square Tower, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.8 miE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
20 min walk • Portsmouth Guildhall is a multi-use building in the centre of Portsmouth, UK, located on a pedestrian square close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Constructed in 1890, the building was known as Portsmouth Town Hall until 1926.

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

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)