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Portsmouth's Second World War Archives

12 August 2025
110am until noon
Free to all

View items from the Second World War in the city's museum and archive collections.

Join staff from both The D-Day Story and the Portsmouth History Centre for a unique opportunity to view items from the Second World War held in the city's museum and archive collections.

From ration books to air raid reports, and from uniforms to gas masks, there will be a host of objects for you to explore.

The session is free and suitable for all ages.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Visitor information

Address

The D-Day Story

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT
02392 882555

Opening times

Apr – Sep Daily, 10am – 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Oct – Mar Daily, 10am – 5.00pm (last admission 4pm)

Closed 24 – 26 Dec

Exclusions and safety measures

Please check our website for up to date information on tickets and your visit - www.theddaystory.com

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