Portsmouth City Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Portsmouth City Museum
Address: Museum Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9283 4779

#42 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Portsmouth Museum is a local museum in Museum Road in the city of Portsmouth, southern England. It is one of six museums run by Portsmouth Museums, part of Portsmouth City Council. The museum is housed in a Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 50°47'30"N, 1°5'52"W

Address

Museum RdSt. ThomasPortsmouth PO1 2LJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9283 4779

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Day trips

Portsmouth City Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Clarence Pier, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Cathedral.

0.5 miNW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
14 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...
0.4 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
12 min walk • Nestled along the southern coast of England, Clarence Pier stands as a vibrant hub of entertainment in the city of Portsmouth. This seaside amusement park, with its array of rides, arcades, and attractions, offers a delightful escape for families, tourists,...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
13 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.
~1570 ftW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
8 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.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
13 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.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
17 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, sometimes known as Southsea Naval Memorial, is a war memorial in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on Southsea Common beside Clarence Esplanade, between Clarence Pier and Southsea Castle.
~1700 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
9 min walk • Domus Dei was an almshouse and hospice at Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Military base
Round Tower, Portsmouth
13 min walk • The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
10 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.
0.4 miW
Forts and castles
Square Tower, Portsmouth
11 min walk • The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.5 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
13 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 Portsmouth City Museum open?

Portsmouth City Museum is open:

Monday closed
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 Portsmouth City Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Portsea Island, Portsmouth (7 min walk), Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth (8 min walk), University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth (8 min walk).

How to get to Portsmouth City Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsmouth City Museum:

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (10 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (22 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth and Southsea (15 min walk)
Portsmouth Harbour (16 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (15 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (23 min walk)