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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
2012 marks 200 years since Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth and the city is celebrating with a year long series of events. See the Charles Dickens’ Birthplace website for more details. From 28 January to 4 November 2012 there will also be a special exhibition at the City Museum called 'A Tale of One City' which will show what life was like in Portsmouth during 1812 – 1870.
The furniture, ceramics, glass, household objects and decorations faithfully recreated the Regency style which Charles's parents would have favoured, although their actual possessions have long since been dispersed.
There are 3 furnished rooms: the parlour, the dining room and the bedroom where Charles was born. The exhibition room features a display on Charles Dickens and Portsmouth, as well as a small collection of memorabilia: the couch on which he died at his house in Kent, together with his snuff box, inkwell and paper knife, poignant reminders of an author celebrated for his prodigious talents and creative output.
Use the weblink on the right to access the Museums website for full information. The Museum will be free of charge for Portsmouth Library Card holders from 7th March - 4th November 2012. The Musuem will also be free to al Mum's on Mother's Day, 18th March.
Contact Information
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 4QL
Tel: +44 023 9282 7261
Fax: +44 023 9287 5276
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
TSE Member 2011
Opening Times
| Charles Dickens (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| Charles Dickens (01/10/2012 - 04/11/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Charles Dickens Birthday (28/01/2013 - 31/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 17 and under free if accompanied by a full paying adult | Free |
| Adult | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child | £3.00 per ticket |
| Senior 60+ | £3.50 per ticket |
| Student with valid ID | £3.00 per ticket |
Free admission on 5th and 7th February 2012. Free admission to all Portsmouth Library Card holders 7th March - 4th Nov.
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