Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower

The museum's extensive and unique collection was mostly assembled by superintendents of the former Naval Armaments Depot at Priddy's Hard. If it hadn't been for their foresight, a large slice of naval history would have been lost. Thanks to their efforts the museum boasts an extensive collection which includes small arms, cannon and guns, shells and munitions, mines, torpedoes and modern missiles. There's even an atom bomb, whose ominous hulk meets visitors on arrival.

Throughout the exhibition, the exhibits are brought to life with dramatic audio-visual effects and scene-setting, computer interactive and hands-on displays.

Explosion! is a modern museum providing a complete visitor experience with a full range of facilities and access for all visitors. Explosion! traces the development of naval armaments from gunpowder to the Exocet missile... but the museum is not just about big bangs!

Part of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.