Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Gosport, Hampshire · ★ 4.7 · 4,160 visitor reviews
Gosport, PO12 2AS
About
Dive into history at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, go onboard the submarines and meet a real submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves. Set on the site on the submarine service's 20th century base on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, the museum is home to the Royal Navy's very first submarine Holland 1 launched in 1901, recognised as a marvel of engineering. Discover the only surviving WW2 era submarines remaining in the UK, the mighty HMS Alliance and midget submarine, X24.
Explore our galleries to find out the thrilling stories of the heroes who have served in submarines. This family friendly museum has working periscopes and hands on interactive games. Try out the underwater escape interactive and submerge a submersible with the working buoyancy exhibit.
Complete your visit with a frothy coffee and a sticky cake at the Harbour Stations coffee shop overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. Please note HMS Alliance is currently undergoing a major conservation programme so access may be restricted, please check online for the latest details.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Common questions
What is the Royal Navy Submarine Museum?
Dive into submarine history at this Gosport museum. Go aboard real submarines including HMS Alliance and Britain's first submarine Holland 1 from 1901.
Is the Submarine Museum suitable for families?
Yes, the museum welcomes young children, older children, and teenagers. Working periscopes and interactive games engage young visitors.
What are the opening hours for the Submarine Museum?
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Does the Submarine Museum have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking with accessible spaces, toilets, baby changing, accessible entrance, and wheelchair accessibility.
What can families experience?
Try underwater escape interactive, submerge a submersible, and hear real submariner stories. Harbour Stations coffee shop overlooks Portsmouth Harbour.
What families say
4160 reviews