​We spent a lovely Sunday morning here! The museum is just a few minutes' walk from the beach, and the staff were absolutely wonderful. My son is autistic and completely obsessed with butterflies, so seeing the butterfly house was a truly magical experience for him. Highly recommend visiting!

The butterfly house is wonderful. Lots of exotic species from North and South America. Nice to see local exhibits but they could use a refresh. The collection on the ground floor is interesting but more focus on the collectors would make it really shine.

Loved it! Didn’t have enough time on the day, so could only see the butterflies, but they were so cute that I didn’t mind I couldn’t check anything else after. It’s also free for residents, but you can certainly help out with donations.

A wonderful little museum. The staff are particularly great. My little people were possibly too small and one was a little wild, she ran off and the staff made sure she was safe. I came here with my own children and now grandchildren. I will definitely bring back when a little older. The buggy stables are great !

A great museum with a lot of potential. I visited as part of a university assignment and was really impressed. The Butterfly House is a standout, with lots of different butterfly species flying around, and the live bee which is interesting to see up close. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there’s a small museum store with some unique items. Entry is free for Portsmouth residents, which is a nice bonus. Would be great to see this place get more funding so it can keep developing.