Underwater Explorers at the Diving Museum (Event from 2018)

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Underwater Explorers at the Diving Museum (Event from 2018)

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Diving Museum, No2 Battery, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QU

Explore secrets of the deep and diving techniques through time, within a Victorian Gun Battery. Discover how sport, military and commercial divers have been going underwater, for the last 100 years. Experienced Diver-Guides will be on hand to make your visit a special event. Learn why Gosport is central to the history of diving. Also, view The Deane Helmet which is the world’s first successful diving helmet and dates from the early 1820s. The Historic Diving Society are extremely proud to have it in their museum in Gosport, on loan from The Science Museum, as this is the first time it has ever been on display.

OPENING TIMES

Please note that this is an Event from 2018

BOOKING DETAILS

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ACCESS

Partially accessible Accesible parking Toilets accesible toilets Mobility impaired steps refreshments Service dogs welcome rest stops family friendly

Entry steps into Battery may restrict wheelchair access, but volunteers willing to lift chair down steps. Also a wheelchair is available for use once in the Battery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Adjacent pay-and-display car park
  • Adjacent cafe
  • Adjacent public toilets
  • Family friendly
  • Some steps
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • On public transport route

WEBSITE

www.divingmuseum.co.uk

ORGANISED BY

The Historic Diving Society

MAP/DIRECTIONS (approximate)

For travel information about how to get to and around Gosport, click here.

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