Royal Marines Museum

The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, is a proud and welcoming Museum set in striking Victorian surroundings. Winner of the Tourism South East ExSEllence Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year award, and open every day, there is something for the whole family at the Museum . . . .

LEARN about the Marines' globe-trotting exploits and see the difference they made in every corner of the globe. See how people become a Royal Marine and experience for yourself the barrack conditions they once lived in. Find out about the fierce battles they took part in, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and D-Day in World War Two.

Explore the conditions of jungle warfare - Marines style - and come face to face with a snake and scorpions! See for yourself how the Falklands Conflict unfolded and remember what a prominent role the Royal Marines played. Learn about the modern Royal Marines and life with the Royal Navy today.

DISCOVER our breathtaking, refurbished Medal Room, proudly displaying most of the Museum's collection of 8,000 medals and see our Victoria Cross Display highlighting the bravery of all 10 Royal Marines who have been awarded this famous medal.

ENJOY our hands-on activities, interactive displays, rifle simulator, our all-new Making of the Royal Marines Commando exhibition and more - there's something fun for everyone! The Museum is open to visitors throughtout the year from 10am to 5pm. Fully accessible by wheelchair and with a wide range of Special Events during the year.

Further details on the Museum can be found at www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk or by calling 023 9281 9385.

To purchase discounted tickets please call the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre - 023 9282 6722.

Opening Times

2012 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012

2012 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012

* Closed 24th - 27th December 2011, closing at 4pm on 22nd December 2011.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M27/A27. From west to via M275, east via A2030, follow signs to seafront.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea or Fratton. Taxi from station.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Audio loops installed
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print available. Magnifying glass available to borrow.
• Facility for service dogs
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking on gravel area
• Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

• Coach parking
• On site parking
• Own car park (Fee Applies)
• Parking (charge)
• Railway station within 5 miles
• Secure cycle parking

Catering

• On-Site cafe/restaurant - Hot and cold snacks in tea rooms. Maximum capacity 40.
• Picnic Site
• Vegetarians catered for

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 02:30
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
• Maestro Accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 100
• Min group size - 10
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times
• Special group rates - 10% off standard admission charges
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• All weather attraction
• Beach / Coast within walking distance
• Conference facilities
• Groups welcome
• Guided tours by arrangement
• Open all year round
• Open New Year
• Open on bank holidays
• Printed Material in Foreign Languages
• Team / Corporate Activities
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Cyclists welcome
• Educational Groups

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• French printed material
• German printed material