Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

About

Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. Priddy’s Hard was once a busy Naval Armament supply depot that provided the Royal Navy with its ammunition for over two hundred years.

Telling the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles, the two hour tour of the museum includes a stunning multi media film show set in the original 18th century gunpowder vault.

There's a fascinating social history too, including the story of how 2,500 women worked on the site during its peak in World War II. It describes the role that Priddy's Hard played in naval operations worldwide for over 200 years, as well as its importance to the local Gosport community, which not only armed the Navy but also fed and watered it.
Explosion! has a Gift Shop and Waterside Coffee Shop area that are open to non-visitors, so please stop by and enjoy the Camber Dock overlooking the stunning views of the harbour.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult ticket	£10.00
Concession ticket	£5.00
Child (5-16)	£5.00
Family (1 adult + 3 children)	£15.00
Family (2 adults + 3 children)	£20.00 per ticket

Children under five years of age are free.

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loops.
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Guide available if pre-booked.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light meals, snacks and refreshments, capacity 50.
Picnic Site

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Event Venue
LGBT Friendly
Toilets

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 02:00
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Can be packages by 3rd parties
Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 9999
Min group size - 10
Open by appointment only - during closed hours
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Solo accepted
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

French printed material
German printed material

Provider Preferences

Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

By Road: M27 to junction 11. Follow A32 to Gosport and signs to Explosion! Museum at Priddy’s Hard.

Public Transport Directions

By Rail: Follow the mainline route to Portsmouth Harbour. Take the frequent ferry service across to Gosport (3 mins). From the ferry at Gosport, turn right and follow the Millennium Promenade to Explosion! at Priddy’s Hard (20 mins walk) or a taxi to Forton Bridge (3 mins).

Awards

Visit England Awards - Code of Practice 2011
Regional and Miscellaneous - Tourism South East Member 2018 2018

Opening Times

November to March (1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	Closed*
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00*

April to October (1 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00*

* Opening Times:
April to October, open daily (10am until 5pm, last admission to the galleries at 4pm).
Nov – Mar, open Saturday and Sunday only (10am until 4pm, last admission to the galleries at 3pm).

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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