SeaCity Museum is now open

SeaCity Museum opened its doors to the first-ever visitors on Tuesday 10 April. The museum tells the story of the people of Southampton, their fascinating lives and the city’s historic connection with the sea. Visit the new website to discover how SeaCity Museum bring maritime history to life through an interactive experience designed for all ages.

CONTACT US - General Enquiries 023 8083 3007
SeaCity Musuem is open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week (check website for Christmas closure days)
023 8083 4172 / 023 8083 4536 or email: museums@southampton.gov.uk

We suggest visitors arrive before 3pm, as the dwell time of the museum is between 2-3hrs, there will be no admissions after 4pm as the full visitor experience will not be achievable.

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SEACITY MUSEUM, Havelock Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7FY

Share your Southampton Story in the Gateway to the World gallery People from across the UK and the world have settled in Southampton and each person brings with them their own unique story. If you want to share your story and feature in a digital interactive in the new SeaCity Museum send your Southampton story in no more than 300 words to padmini.broomfield@southampton.gov.uk . Make sure you tell us where you originally came from.

Since March 2009 the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the council a total of £4.9 million towards the £15m museum. Southampton Cultural Development Trust has been formed as a company limited by guarantee to raise funding towards the costs of the project.

Kier Southern is the building contractor on SeaCity Museum, the work commenced in October 2010. Post 2012, if funding permits, later phases could open up more of the Old Magistrates' Court 1930's building as exhibition space.

SeaCity Museum is the latest important step in the development of Southampton's Cultural Quarter. Southampton Cultural Development Trust is spearheading the city's drive to complete the Cultural Quarter, with its new galleries, performance and film spaces, through fundraising and advocacy. www.culturesouthampton.org.uk