Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Portsmouth Natural History Museum, housed in Cumberland House in Southsea, is a family-friendly natural history museum offering an A-to-Z journey through natural history. Highlights include a large dinosaur display and a Butterfly House. The museum is managed by Portsmouth City Council and is free to Portsmouth residents.

Address

Eastern Parade
Southsea
Hampshire
PO4 9RF
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 11:15 - 17:00

Last admission: 4:30pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day.

Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 Last admission 16:30

Friday: 11:15 - 17:00 Last admission 16:30

Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00 Last admission 16:30

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 11:15 - 17:00

Monday: Closed

Last admission 16:30 (museum), 16:00 (Butterfly House)

Admission

Adults: 5 GBP

Children: 2 GBP

Under 5s: Free

Disabled visitors: 2 GBP

Free for Portsmouth residents (PO1–PO6)

Adults: 5 GBP

Children: 2 GBP

Under 5s: Free

Disabled visitors: 2 GBP Carers free

Free for Portsmouth residents (postcodes PO1–PO6)

Adult: 5 GBP

Child: 2 GBP

Under 5s: Free

Disabled visitor (carer free): 2 GBP

Free for Portsmouth residents (PO1-PO6)