GENERAL OPENING TIMES
Welcoming you to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
We are look forward to welcoming you to our ships, museums and attractions.
For the safety of our visitors and staff we will be carrying out regular bag checks upon entry. You can find out more on the safety and security measures we have in place on our COVID-19 page.
Visitors are encouraged to pre-booked online, however, walk-up visitors will be accommodated.
General opening times
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The Dockyard opens daily from 10.00 - 17.00 (last entry 16.30).
ROYAL NAVY SUBMARINE MUSEUM

Wed - Sun: 10am - 4:30pm (*Current times)
Last entry 4 pm. Closed on Mon & Tue
Mon - Sun: 10am – 5pm (Summer Times)
Last entry 4.30 pm until 5th Sept
EXPLOSION MUSEUM OF NAVAL FIREPOWER

Wed - Sun: 10am - 4:30pm (*Current times)
Last entry 4 pm. closed on Mon & Tue
Mon - Sun 10am – 5pm (Summer Times)
Last entry 4.30 pm until 5th Sept
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS ARE CURRENTLY NOT OPEN:
Action Stations.
Due to the continuation of covid restriction, the boat will be operating at a greatly reduced capacity. It will take a maximum of 30 visitors, depending on the size of family/bubble groups.
Get onboard our Waterbus service which makes it easier to travel between the Historic Dockyard site, the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, and Explosion Museum.
The Waterbus runs at weekends only during winter opening (November to March inclusive).
The Waterbus is subject to availability and prevailing weather conditions and its availability cannot be guaranteed. The waterbus leaves from the jetty alongside HMS Warrior. Please see the table below for the waterbus departure times.
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