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Museums · South East England

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

In or near Portsmouth.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly★ 4.5 · 805 Google reviews£

Cumberland House Natural History Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.

Bufferfly, Dryadula phaetusa, eclosing from pupa

Tim Sheerman-Chase — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Fratton · 1.6 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cumberland House Natural History Museum is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Portsmouth Natural History Museum offers a variety of exhibits showcasing natural history, including a dinosaur display and a Butterfly House. Visitors can explore a range of collections and learn about the natural world through interactive displays.

Place summary

Cumberland House Natural History Museum is located in South-East England, postcode PO4. This museum features exhibits related to natural history and is a notable educational resource for the local community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7821, -1.0702
District
Portsmouth
Parish
Portsmouth, unparished area
Postcode
PO4 9RF
Parliamentary constituency
Portsmouth South
Phone
023 9281 5276
Nearest railway station
Fratton — 1.6 km
Opening
Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday and on 24–26 Dec, 1 Jan

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cumberland House Natural History Museum?
Cumberland House Natural History Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO4 9RF), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
What is Cumberland House Natural History Museum?
Cumberland House Natural History Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cumberland House Natural History Museum?
The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.6 km away. The nearest town is Portsmouth. Drivers can use postcode PO4 9RF.
How do I get to Cumberland House Natural History Museum?
The nearest railway station is Fratton, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO4 9RF.