Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Portsmouth

Name: Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Address: Priddys Hard, Portsmouth, PO12 4LE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9250 5600

#41 among attractions in Portsmouth

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Explosion! is the Museum of Naval Firepower situated in the former Royal Naval Armaments Depot at Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire, England. It now forms part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2001 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 50°48'27"N, 1°7'35"W

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Priddys HardPortsmouth PO12 4LE United Kingdom

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+44 23 9250 5600

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower open?

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower?

Nearby attractions include Royal Clarence Marina, Portsmouth (10 min walk), Burrow Island, Portsmouth (10 min walk), Gosport Marina, Portsmouth (18 min walk), Portsmouth Block Mills, Portsmouth (21 min walk).

How to get to Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower:

Ferry

Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (27 min walk)
Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (34 min walk)

Bus

Gosport Bus Station (25 min walk)
The Hard Interchange (28 min walk)

Train

Portsmouth Harbour (28 min walk)