Portsmouth is a very special place for wildlife in Britain. It has many different habitats in a very small area, and at Portsmouth Natural History Museum you can explore them all.

The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth. Have a look for the heron stalking its prey and the Brent geese coming into land after their 3000 km flight from the arctic. You can also learn about Portsmouth's geology and take a look at some specimens from ancient times. The displays are designed to allow visitors a view of the natural world as they could never see it in real life - up close and in depth.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum also houses an aquarium and butterfly house. The butterflies fly from May to September, and fish swim all year round. Also look out for the axolotls, Ebony and Ivory, and the other live insects on display.

Opening Times

Open Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Closed 24 - 26 December.

April - October: 10.00am - 5.30pm
November - March: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Last entry to the museum is 30 minutes before closing time.

SHOP
A full range of products are available in our museum shop for all ages, but particularly for young people.

ADMISSION

The Museum is free entry to all but young people under 13 need to be accompanied by an older person