Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower

Explosion is an award winning museum of naval warfare created within 18th century buildings at the Royal Navy's former armaments depot of Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire.

 

The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings which centre around the original powder magazine of 1771. These sit on the edge of a delightful camber basin on the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, with views across to Portchester Castle, Whale Island and the Naval Base.

 

Explosion traces the development of naval armaments from gunpowder to the Exocet missile...but the museum is not just about big bangs!

 

Nor are the human, social and moral consequences of warfare forgotten - visitors will be inspired as well as educated and entertained.

 

For opening hours and further information please see the website.

Adult £10

Senior Citizens £9.50

Child (5 - 16) £6

Under 5 Free

Family ticket (2 adult, 3 child) £25

Family ticket (1 adult, 3 child) £18.50