The City Museum is dedicated to local history, fine and decorative
art and 'The Story of Portsmouth' with displays of room settings
showing life in Portsmouth from the 17th century to the 1950's using
traditional and modern techniques in the way it is presented.
Exhibits & Programs:
Experience the different life-styles of the Victorian working poor
in a typical home, affluent Victorians in their 'parlour', a 1930's
kitchen, a dining room in the 'Art Deco' style. Finally enjoy a
1950's living room complete with flying ducks on the wall and an
example of an early television showing children's programmes of
the day.
You can also try out our 'What the Butler Saw' machines on the
pier in our 'Portsmouth at Play' exhibition.
The museum has a fine and decorative art gallery and a temporary
exhibition gallery with an exciting programme of exhibitions. Click
here for the latest information.
The museum's main display is 'The Story of Portsmouth'. Starting
in the first gallery, the story is introduced by an audio-visual
history of the city. From here, by way of a chalk tunnel through
Portsdown Hill you will meet, amongst other historic attractions,
a full size reconstruction of Stone Age Man, a woolly rhinoceros
and the skeleton of a locally excavated Saxon Warrior.
Hours of Operation:
Open daily except 24-26 December.
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.
Address:
Portsmouth City Museum
Museum Road
Old Portsmouth
PO1 2LJ
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