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Visitor Information
Don't miss Dickens' 200th Birthday Celebrations!
It will soon be 200 years since Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth on the 7 February 1812 and there will be lots throughout 2012 for you to take part in. To mark this occasion, Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum will be open earlier in the year so you can visit from 28 January 2012. From that date onwards 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. This exhibition will run until Sunday 4th November 2012.
On Sunday 5th and Tuesday 7th February 2012 there will be free admission to the museum.
On the 11th and 12th February 2012 and other dates throughout the year you can meet the volunteer guides and handle a range of artefacts.
See our Events Page for more details of any events at the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum.
Opening Times
The Birthplace often opens for a short period in the weeks prior to Christmas. However in 2011 it will not be able to do this due to building work to make a number of improvements to the Birthplace. It will however be open from 28 January 2012 onwards in time for the Dickens 200th birthday celebrations.
Open Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Special opening times for the bicentenary in 2012
Although normally open daily mid-April - September, 10.00am - 5.30pm the Birthplace will have a specially extended season in 2012 opening from 28 January to 4 November 2012.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Come and hear readings of Charles Dickens' work
On the first Sunday of each month (April to September 2011 inclusive), come and hear readings from a selection of Charles Dickens' works, by members of the Dickens Fellowship. The readings are 'in the style of Dickens', and take place at 3.00pm, lasting around 45 minutes. Included in the usual admission price, no booking required.
Admission
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UB40: Holders of UB40 admitted at student rate.
Senior Citizens: Concessions for adults aged 60 or over.
Children: Under 12 - free if accompanied by a full paying adult. Max 2 admitted free.
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