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Portsmouth Natural History Museum

Portsmouth, England
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Ranked #14 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, Aquariums
Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and...... more » Owner description: The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife including marinelife (at the aquarium) and butterflies. « less
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is great place to take the kids on a less sunny day, it is free and it is very informative, plus it has a lovely cafe should you require any refreshments. More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Great place , very informative , some good special events , space, romans etc . normal disinterested teenagers become interested , More

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Minety, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Very sweet museum with lots of interesting items, pleasantly surprised More

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Canberra, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Frankly, I am baffled by the glowing reviews others have written about this place. I was very disappointed by this museum. I understand that they have a small space to work within, but the quality of the exhibits and the accompanying information was really very poor. For example, there's a glaring typo in a label for one of the large... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Museum was a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be, but we had a really interesting visit, loads of exhibits, also the butterfly house when of course the butterflies are in season. Another benefit is that it is free to visit! More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Enjoyed our visit here, especially the butterflies in the conservatory. Go to the 19th hole cafe afterwards, wonderful More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Historical information that can be very informative. More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

i found it really interesting,best to go on wet days More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

So much history in one place - make sure you allow at least half a day or more. Lots of different displays and absolutely fascinating ships from yester-year. Great lunch too!! More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

it is amazing what they have, and of course it was part of the old barracks complex More

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