Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Literary museum in Landport, Portsmouth, England.
The Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum displays period furnishings and personal items within a preserved Georgian residence where the author entered the world in 1812.
The residence, acquired by Portsmouth in 1904, underwent interior restoration work during the 1960s and opened to the public as a museum in January 1953.
Each room of the museum contains artifacts and exhibits that detail the early life, literary career, and personal correspondence of the renowned English author.
The museum welcomes visitors from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, with Portsmouth City Council managing the operations and educational programs.
Visitors can stand in the exact room where Charles Dickens was born, experiencing the physical space that marked the beginning of his literary journey.
Location: City of Portsmouth
Inception: 1953
Operator: Portsmouth City Council
Address: 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 4QL PO1 4QB PO1 4QB
Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: 02392821879
Website: http://charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.80708,-1.08724
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:31
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