This is a rugged museum with aging exhibits. The isn't any sparkle here, but that adds to the charm. All the volunteers there were keen to chat and tell visitors about the various hovercraft on display. The stand-out craft was the enormous Princess Anne. What a sight that was inside and out. The was a nice cafe with a built in gift shop and very clean toilets. A lovely way to spend a few hours.

My name is Neville the bear and I was lucky enough to visit this very interesting hovercraft museum today. The volunteers who work here are fantastic and really helpful giving lots of information about the different hovercrafts. Martin, one of the kind volunteers allowed me (remember I am only a bear) to sit inside a number of different types of crafts. I even got to have a go on the moving amusement hovercraft too! At the end of my visit I visited the shop and bought a new friend (Hover) to bring home with me. I would definitely recommend this place to bears and hoomans alike. Thank you

We loved this museum. Our children (age 12 and 7) did the picture hunt, which is more difficult than it seems The volunteers were all very lovely and friendly. The gentleman, who was in The Princess Anne hovercraft was very knowledgeable and told us some interesting and fascinating facts. The Caffe is very sweet and relaxed. The fact they allow dogs is a huge bonus for us. Do not miss this museum.

This was my first visit to the Hovercraft Museum - a veritable treasure trove on the seafront at Lee-on-Solent. The Princess Anne is very much the centrepiece of the museum, but there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained for a couple of hours. A special shout-out has to go to Martin who came and spent a good 15 minutes chatting to us. His enthusiasm was infectious and his knowledge knew no limit, so thank you. The recent confirmation of museum status as well the planned redevelopment of the local area means that the museum should have an exciting future. Our only feedback is that some more information about how hovercrafts work would be helpful. Some of the explanation boards could also do with being re-printed, but this does not detract from the level of information they deliver. Definitely one to visit if you are in the area.

If you're interested in engineering or sea vessels this is worth a visit..if you're not this is still an interesting place to visit. I only ended up there because my sat nav went haywire but there's a lot to look at, and the staff were very friendly, and really knew their stuff about the exhibits. The biggest exhibit is The Princess Anne - a huge hovercraft who used to do channel crossings more than double the speed of a normal ferry. I think this museum mostly runs on volunteers and it was bit scruffy in places, and there was part of The Princess Anne that are no longer open to visitors as they haven't the funds to maintain her, so if you're in the area it's worth visiting - the funds will go good use! Stairs into some of the hovercraft so maybe get in touch in advance if you have mobility difficulties. Toilets (clean) and cafe with teas, coffees and cakes. No dedicated parking but lots of parking available nearby. Local shops, cafes and other things to do within walking distance.

Birthday day trip for my 9 years old who is obsessed with vehicles and engineering. He had an absolutely amazing day. We spent 3 hours looking at everything. The volunteers are fantastic and can tell you everything about the hovercrafts. To finish the day, son found his dream present at the small gift shop, a decommissioned life jacket. What more can we ask for.