Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 4LE
England
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Telephone
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023 9250 5600
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
023 9250 5603
Curatorial Department
023 9250 5609
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023 9250 5603
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023 9250 5605
Explosion!, The Museum of Naval Firepower is a multi-million pound interactive museum set in the historic former Royal Navy armaments depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.
Telling the story of naval firepower from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles with an unique collection which includes the Red Beard atom bomb, the Exocet missile and the Schwartzkopff torpedo. The two-hour tour of the museum includes a stunning multi- media film show set in the original 18th century gunpowder vault, the latest computer interactives and hands-on exhibits.
Alongside the dramatic displays, Explosion! explores the story of the many designers, makers and thousands of female munitions workers who supplied the Royal Navy.
Refreshments are available in the waterside Coffee Shop.
Guaranteed to blow your socks off!
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 4LE
England
Website
General Enquiries & Information
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
Media Enquires
Telephone
General Enquiries and Information
023 9250 5600
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
023 9250 5603
Curatorial Department
023 9250 5609
Media enquiries
023 9250 5603
Fax
General Enquiries
023 9250 5605
Collection details
Architecture, Industry, Maritime, Social History, Weapons and War
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 4LE
England
Website
General Enquiries & Information
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
Media Enquires
Telephone
General Enquiries and Information
023 9250 5600
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
023 9250 5603
Curatorial Department
023 9250 5609
Media enquiries
023 9250 5603
Fax
General Enquiries
023 9250 5605
'Spirit of the 40's' Living History Weekend
This April 2012, remember the ‘Spirit of the 1940s’ at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport. Come and join us as we recreate the atmosphere of those momentous years in a weekend of living history.
There’s plenty more to do throughout the day, with a display of military vehicles, demonstrations of 1940s life, a NAAFI tea wagon, drop in family activities and wartime film shows. Your ticket will include free admission to Explosion’s award-winning museum galleries.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Admission
Advance Tickets include a 10% discount on the day rate - For more information please contact the Museum on 02392 505600.
'Spirit of the 40's' Living History Weekend
This April 2012, remember the ‘Spirit of the 1940s’ at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport. Come and join us as we recreate the atmosphere of those momentous years in a weekend of living history.
There’s plenty more to do throughout the day, with a display of military vehicles, demonstrations of 1940s life, a NAAFI tea wagon, drop in family activities and wartime film shows. Your ticket will include free admission to Explosion’s award-winning museum galleries.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Admission
Advance Tickets include a 10% discount on the day rate - For more information please contact the Museum on 02392 505600.
Heritage Way
Priddy's Hard
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 4LE
England
Website
General Enquiries & Information
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
Media Enquires
Telephone
General Enquiries and Information
023 9250 5600
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
023 9250 5603
Curatorial Department
023 9250 5609
Media enquiries
023 9250 5603
Fax
General Enquiries
023 9250 5605
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