Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Portsmouth

Name: Cumberland House Natural History Museum
Address: Eastern Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 9RF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9281 5276

#79 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Cumberland House Natural History Museum (address: Eastern Parade) is a place located in Portsmouth (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°46'56"N latitude and 1°4'13"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Cumberland House Natural History Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Fratton (train, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Lumps Fort (forts and castles, 4 min walk), Southsea (area, 6 min walk), South Parade Pier (piers and boardwalks, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°46'56"N, 1°4'13"W

Address

Eastern ParadeEastney and CraneswaterPortsmouth PO4 9RF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9281 5276

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Cumberland House Natural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southsea Castle, The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth War Memorial, Fratton Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cumberland House Natural History Museum open?

Cumberland House Natural History 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 Cumberland House Natural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lumps Fort, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Southsea, Portsmouth (6 min walk), South Parade Pier, Portsmouth (10 min walk), Kings Theatre, Portsmouth (15 min walk).

How to get to Cumberland House Natural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cumberland House Natural History Museum:

Train

Fratton (26 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (37 min walk)