Museums and galleries

Portsmouth has informally been referred to as the ‘City of Museums’ – and the below listings should go some way to explaining why. In just a small island we’ve got a huge array of different museums and galleries, all offering something different, so that all tastes and interests are catered for.

Whether you want to delve deeper into the lives of famous authors, step aboard historic ships or discover the personal stories of wartime heroes, there’s something for you. That’s not forgetting the great art galleries to explore, offering modern, contemporary works from both emerging and established artists.