Southampton Maritime Museum

The Wool House
Town Quay
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 2AR

Tel: +44 (0)2380 223 941
+44 (0)2380 635 904
Email: museums@southampton.gov.uk
Web: http://www.southampton.gov.uk


The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. Now it is a museum telling the story of the port of Southampton. Find out about the great liners that sailed from Southampton. Discover the real story of the Titanic through original artefacts and the voices of local people whose lives were affected by the tragedy.

There is wheelchair access to ground floor exhibitions. Stairs to first floor and Titanic exhibition. Hearing loops for videos.

For information about group bookings and school wprkshops telephone 023 80635904

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Tuesday to Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Closed Chritsmas and New Year.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Free.

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