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Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Portsmouth, Portsmouth

The red-brick front of Portsmouth Museum and Art GalleryPhoto: Brian Deegan, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Brian Deegan, CC BY-SA 2.0

Portsmouth's city museum and art gallery, reopening after its galleries were transformed for the Portsmouth100 exhibition. Local communities helped shape the displays, which tell the story of Portsmouth as a city.

Highlights

  • Portsmouth100 exhibition from 26 October 2026
  • Local communities helped create the displays

Good to know

  • Check the official site before visiting, as the reopening date may change
  • Other city museums on the official list include Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum and Southsea Castle

Getting there

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Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LJParking: Use the city centre car parks or Portsmouth Park and Ride.

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