Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Here you can take a walk through Portsmouth’s heritage, discover the world of Sherlock Holmes, see …

Last entry to Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is 30 minutes before closing time. Due to operational reasons, some galleries may be closed – we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Whether a one-off event or a long standing exhibition, there’s much to see and do at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery. The sections below showcase all there is to see at our permanent galleries …

Entry to Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is always free, and we’re open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Please note, the second floor of the museum (including Football in the City) closes at 4.30pm.

Take a look at what we’ve got coming up at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery over the days and weeks ahead. Our events programme is regularly updated so check back for more goings on as …

No Place Like Pompey explores what’s special about the UK’s only island city, whilst Portsmouth at Play celebrates the myriad ways in which recreational habits have changed over the years.

Take a look through the Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery collection, to see the vast array of paintings, sculpture, artefacts and more that we have both on display at the museum and in storage.

The building that now houses Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery has a history as rich and fascinating as many of the displays contained within. The site was developed into barracks more than 250 years …

Portsmouth Museum will be open on Monday 29th December 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Please note the Museum will be closed on 1 January.

You will be sure of a warm welcome and an enjoyable trip when you next visit Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery. This page is where you’ll find all the information you need ahead of your visit.