Objects

Study in Sherlock: Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection

Whatever the weather, ‘A Study in Sherlock: Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection’ will encourage your creativity and powers of detection.  The wide ranging exhibition has interest for people of all ages with a specially designed section of childrens activities.

This exhibition provides the visitor with an introduction to the Richard Lancelyn Green Collection and an opportunity to explore its breadth through a variety of media including films and commentaries.

The exhibition is open at the Portsmouth Museum

Open Tuesday - Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays

April-September 10am-5.30pm.
October-March 10am-5pm

Closed: Mondays (except Bank Holiday Mondays)

Closed: 24-26 December and 1st January

For information email vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9282 7261.

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Museum shop closes 15 minutes before closing time.

Free access to all.

Additional activities are organised throughout the school holidays from family activity trails to murky mysteries!

All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Groups

The typical visit time by a group is 1 - 1½ hours to have the whole museum experience.  The recommended maximum number arriving at any one time should not exceed 60 pupils.  A teacher/pupil ratio of a t least 1:15 is essential.

It should be noted that when school groups are in the museum, the behaviour of the children or students is the responsibility of the teacher in charge.

When visiting A Study in Sherlock it is advisable to split into smaller groups of 15 - 20 within the galleries to avoid overcrowding.

To enable us to monitor groups of more than 15 wishing to visit the exhibition, please contact Visitor Services - Group Bookings on Portsmouth +44 (0)23 9229 6905 or 9282 7261.

Email: mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

School visits

The typical museum visit time by a group is 1 - 1½ hours to have the whole museum experience.  The recommended maximum number arriving at any one time should not exceed 60 pupils.  A teacher/pupil ratio of a t least 1:15 is essential.

When school groups are in the museum, the behaviour of the children or students is the responsibility of the teacher in charge.

When visiting ‘A Study in Sherlock’ it is advisable to split into smaller groups of 15 - 20 within the galleries to avoid overcrowding.

Book a school or group visit

For all exhibition-related enquiries including group visits please telephone the Museum Services' direct line +44 (0)23 9229 6905.  (An answering machine is available to take your message at any time of day when staff are not in the office.) There is a charge for schools outside of the Portsmouth area.

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