Description
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth. It tells the story of the city through its love of art, literature, the seaside and - of course - football. At the museum you can take a walk through Portsmouth's heritage, discover the world of Sherlock Holmes, see fascinating works of art, trace the history of Portsmouth FC, and a whole load more besides. Entry to Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is free.
Service options
On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Children
Good for kids
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Reviews
5
Interesting and free place to visit with an Arthur Conan Doyle exhibition downstairs and other displays with highly detailed home scene sets upstairs. Fully accessible and with parking. Short walk from Portsmouth Harbour Station and Gun Wharf Quays
5
It is so beautiful with a feeling of real objects with sound. Objects are created as they are real, and you are walking past in history. The delighting fact is that entry is free. I have enjoyed looking into it .
5
Fantastic local museum, if you are local and haven't been it's a great idea to check it out - it's free! First thing, it is 100% wheelchair accessible as far as I can see, there is a lift to the upper floors and gently sloping ramps around the exhibits, as well as some onsite parking. Second, this is perfect for kids. Plenty of interactive exhibits, some drawing, some touchy-feely, some video watching there's plenty to do if the kids enjoy a museum environment. As it's Easter there is an Easter hunt going on, with chicks in various exhibits and a maritime themed search for little crochet/knit creatures as well. The ground floor has a Sherlock Holmes/Sir Arthur Conan Doyle exhibit which is thorough while being a little bit dark - I assume to protect the items? The second floor has examples of house interiors (complete with some semi-creepy models of people) as well as history of Portsmouth. Up top there is decorative arts (closed for renovation), football and the 'collections'. While some of the interactive buttons don't work, small kids probably won't mind and there's enough stuff to look at overall. And if it's sunny there's a little outdoor area as well. The cafe is very small, and quite loud however that is to be expected. The shop is well appointed and has a nice variety of goodies if you are so inclined. There is some parking onsite, and some paid parking directly on the road. About 7-10 minute walk away around the Norfolk Street area there is on-street parking 3 hours for free, no return within 4 hours.
5
Six of us. Four kids two adults. Over three floors. Nice rear outdoor space. Small cafe didn't use. A good display of Portsmouth history and social change. Some. Great Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle brilliant. Plus it's free. Parking possible but maybe expect to use off Street so have change ready. Good gift shop too. A new visit for this year and it was great. Free to get in. The age was great and lots for the kids to touch and play with. Easter new visit. Great value.
4
Warm welcome by staff with simple instructions on how to beat view the museum. Always felt the entrance is imposing, but well worth going. It's free and has some unique exhibits. Go all the way up to see some Pompey football items. Arrived too late to use the cafe. Will be back another time. Also has some lovely grounds with kids play area. Was very quiet. All free with shop.
4
Interesting way to pass a couple of hours on a rainy day. The one-way Ikea-style route past the exhibits works well and there is lots to see that's of interest. Portsmouth people viewing this will come out proud of their city's achievements.