Museums · South East England
The Diving Museum
In or near Portsmouth.
The Diving Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 4.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Diving Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Diving Museum is the UK's only museum dedicated to diving, showcasing an impressive collection of diving equipment and artifacts. Visitors can explore the history of diving through various exhibits and displays, making it an engaging experience for both divers and non-divers alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Diving Museum is located in South-East England and focuses on the history of diving. It features artefacts and exhibits that explore the evolution of diving techniques and equipment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7868, -1.1688
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO12 2QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Phone
- 07548 327532 (volunteer-manned out-of-hours phone)
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 4.4 km
- Opening
- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am-4pm; closed during the winter period.
- Official site
- www.divingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/469070524 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Diving Museum?
- The Diving Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO12 2QX), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is The Diving Museum?
- The Diving Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Diving Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO12 2QX.
- Is The Diving Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Diving Museum is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Diving Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO12 2QX.