Opening hours
Monthly opening dates for 2026: These dates may change, please call 023 9283 4779 to confirm that the site is open ahead of your visit.
June: Sunday 28th.
July: Sunday 26th.
August: Not open.
September: Not open.
October: Not open, the previously advertised opening in October will now not take place.
November: Sunday 29th.
December: Not open.
Please note that at present the engines in both houses will not be operational. At present access to the Gas Engine House will be by tours.
Please call 023 9283 4779 to confirm that the site is open ahead of your visit.
How to get here
By car: Take the Eastern Road into Portsmouth, following signs for Central Southsea. Turn onto the A288 (Milton Road and Eastney Road) following signs for Seafront. Turn left onto Bransbury Road. The museum will be on your left in 0.4 miles.
By train: The nearest railway station to Eastney Engine Houses is Fratton. It’s a 1.5 mile (31 minute) walk to the museum via Goldsmith Avenue, Eastney Road and Bransbury Road.
By bus: The nearest bus stops to Eastney Engine Houses are Halliday Crescent and Ferry Road, operated by First Bus. Both are on the 25 route.
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Please note
Eastney Engine Houses will not be in steam until further notice.
Please telephone 023 9283 4779 to confirm opening times before visiting.
Admission is free – with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs wearing appropriate tabards are permitted in the Engine Houses. Non-assistance dogs are not allowed in the buildings.
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