Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Housed in a former Royal Navy ammunition depot in Gosport, this museum traces the history of naval firepower from gunpowder to missiles.
Set in the 18th-century ammunition depot buildings at Priddy's Hard, the museum displays guns, torpedoes, mines and missiles, and tells the stories of naval ordnance and the ammunition workers who made them. It is covered by the Historic Dockyard combined ticket and can be reached by harbour ferry from the Dockyard. Opening days are limited, generally to weekends and holidays, so check the website before you go. It is ideal for military enthusiasts.
Opening hours
Open weekends and holidays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- Mary Rose Museum
- HMS Warrior (1860)
- Royal Navy Submarine Museum
- Spinnaker Tower
- Gunwharf Quays
- Old Portsmouth & Round Tower