Portsmouth Natural History Museum

A family-friendly museum showcasing the diverse wildlife and habitats of the area, featuring an A-Z of natural history, dinosaur exhibits, a working beehive, and a popular butterfly house.

Upcoming Events

Workshop

16 Oct

Mini-Museum Explorers: Life beneath the waves

Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.

Past Events

18 Sep

Mini-Museum Explorers: Falling Leaves & Forest Friends: An Autumn Adventure

Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.

26 Aug

Moth Morning and Bug Hunt

A family-friendly insect spotting event in the museum garden with insect rubbing posts and collection trays.

15 Aug

Swans on the Lake

A family day in the museum garden dedicated to swans, featuring educational talks, a puppetry show by Red Sauce Theatre, and bird-themed workshops.

12 Aug

Moth Mornings and Bug Hunts

Observation of moths caught in light traps and bug hunts in the museum garden, celebrating 100Habitats.

Information

Address

Cumberland House, Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth

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