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Royal Naval Museum

Portsmouth, England
Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Military Museums, Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 20 May 2012
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Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

As this is part of the historic dock yard it is quite good. But could have more stuff to see and do. It does not do justice to our great navy More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Several museums located in different buildings according to their themes - not a bad idea. The buildings themselves are worth looking at regardless of the contents. I would guess that the museums are more suited to older teenages and adults rather than very young children. Excellent helpful staff. Look in the door at boat shed number 5 as you are... More

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lincs
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46 reviews 46 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I thought there would be more items but we enjoyed what was there More

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Hampshire
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Hubby and kids loved it! I didn't go as not really my thing, but been told to go next time! More

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Medway, Kent
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Full of such varied and interesting exhibits. Just so much to see. More

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Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This was a return visit. We happily went through all 3 museums and found new things to look at. The new Victory display was great and scared the children as the canons moved. More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

the kids love it here and the is a lot to learn. The staff are great as always and we come every year More

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

This was amazing and I could have spent an entire day there. I particularly liked the personal artefacts, reading letters, looking at period clothes. I had to drag myself away due to personal time constraints. More

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Sandwich, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Well laid out as you would expect from the RN, but could do with a audio tour guide More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Could have spent all day.. Very interesting exhibitions. More

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