HMS Gallery, British Antarctic Survey Event

Portsmouth

Type:School Holidays

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, College Road, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Tel: 023 9283 9766

Some of the kit used by the British Antarctic Survey Credit BAS

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HMS Gallery at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard -  British Antarctic Survey event, Tuesday 13th February 2024, 11am to 3pm 

Become a polar researcher for a day with the British Antarctic Survey at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Experience what life and working conditions are like for a polar researcher in the extreme conditions of Antarctica and the Arctic, try on the polar kit and bed down in the field camp complete with pyramid tent, sleeping bag and Primus stove, before checking out what’s on the menu. Meet the experts and ask them the tough questions, while finding out about Antarctic wildlife, geography, science and more with the chance to check your height against penguins, see samples from expeditions and even more. This event is free with a valid museum ticket. 

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