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Visitor Information for Portsmouth City Museum
Opening Times
Please note the City Museum will be closed on Mondays from the 4th July 2011 inclusive.
Open Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed 24 - 26 December and 1 January.
April - September 10.00am-5.30pm.
October - March 10.00am-5.00pm.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Museum shop closes 15 minutes before closing time.
The Records Office and Searchroom have now moved to the Portsmouth History Centre at the Central Library. Click here for opening times.
Parking
Free car parking in the grounds of the museum. Coaches may park in St George's Road (100 yards from the museum).
Catering
Selection of food, hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, snacks and drinks available.
Shop
Specialising in local history and decorative arts including local arts & crafts, gifts, souvenirs, greeting cards, fine art prints, toys, glassware, china and an extensive book section.
Length of Stay and Group Sizes
The typical visit time by a group is 1-1½ hours. The recommended maximum number arriving at any one time is 60. When visiting 'Story of Portsmouth', 'Portsmouth at Play' or temporary exhibitions, it is advisable to spilt into smaller groups of 15/20 within the museum to avoid overcrowding.
Free Admission
Groups please book in advance. If you wish you can book now on-line.
Educational Groups
Schools please book in advance, telephone +44 (0)23 9282 7261 for reservations or send an email. Alternatively fill in our online booking form.
Toilets
Toilets are available on the first floor (including accessible toilet combined with baby changing facilities on the ground floor).
Location Maps
Tourism websites
Portsmouth's official visitor website
History Revealed (focussing on a group of museums in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight)
