Experience

Find out information ahead of your visit and plan your day accordingly. Here you'll find details on opening times, as well as special offers and mementos you can purchase from the on-site shop.

Donate

Support your local museum and ensure Portsmouth's story can be told for generations. We welcome donations in the form of objects, time or money. Get in touch if you're able to help.

Learn

How did this home influence Charles Dickens and the immeasurably popular works he went on to create? What was life like for the Dickens family during the 1810s? Take a trip back in time at this historic home.

Discover

One of Victorian literature's most celebrated figures was born right here in Portsmouth. Take a look at Charles Dickens' first home, featuring numerous personal possessions and photographs.