Portsmouth City Museum & Records

Museum Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2LJ

Tel: +44 (0)23 9282 7261
+44 (0)23 9287 6550 (Minicom)
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Email: mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Stroll through a 17th century Stuart bedroom, a 19th century Dockworker's kitchen, an art deco dining room and a 1950's living room.

Football in the City explores the City's love affair with football.

A Study in Sherlock explores the extraordinary life and world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle including Sherlock Holmes who was 'born' in Southsea.






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Opening Times
(2009 times)
Museum: Daily April to September 10.00am - 5.30pm October to March 10.00am - 5.00pm except 24-26th December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Museum shop closes 15 minutes before closing time.
Records Office: Open all year Mon - Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed on public holidays and 24th - 26th December.

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Free. Groups please book in advance.

There is a car park in the Museum grounds.
Coach parking (chargeable) is available in Museum Road opposite the museum.

Directions
By Road: M27/M275 into Portsmouth, follow museum symbol City Museum n Brown signposts.

By Rail: Portsmouth Harbour Station. Number 6 bus to Cambridge junction or 10 minute walk.
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