Voted one of the top six family friendly museums in the UK

An outstanding collection of diving equipment

The UK’s only museum dedicated to diving

Welcome to The Diving Museum

Promoting and Preserving Our Diving Heritage

We are pleased to announce that we are ready to re-open the museum!

Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am-4pm.

Please check our Facebook page for the most up to date information on opening hours as they may change as a result of special events.

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Recent News

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Gosport Heritage Generator Project: Takeover Day at the Museum

Dec 17, 2025

On the 21st of November the Bunker, which houses the museum’s reserve collection and office, was alive with the bustle of young people as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day! The afternoon was part of the Gosport Heritage Generator project- a brilliant scheme that...

A ‘new’ chamber for the museum

May 16, 2025

When the former Chairman of The Historical Diving Society, John Bevan, died in 2020 he bequeathed his collection of artefacts that was on display at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Charlestown to The Diving Museum. Amongst those items was an historic observation...

Preparing for a 2026 re-opening

May 14, 2025

We are frequently asked, "When the museum will open again?" Our best estimate at the moment is Spring 2026. Unfortunately we encountered administrative delays beyond our control but work is already underway to prepare the building, galleries and exhibits for a...

Carosanto, Gunnislake on TripAdvisor

“I don’t dive, can hardly swim and am lo-tech, but I found this place to be full of fascinating objects.”

Pauline B, Portsmouth on TripAdvisor

“Our guide was brilliant – entertaining and knowledgeable with lots of stories to supplement the already good information provided.”

133pjp, Basingstoke on TripAdvisor

“What a gem! Fascinating exhibits with helpful and informative volunteers. Excellent museum for divers, non-divers and children.”

Tim N, Kendal on TripAdvisor

“Oh boy this was a good find. Knowledgeable, chatty staff who were helpful … a really interesting spot.”

Shipahoyahoy on TripAdvisor

“A fascinating museum telling the history of diving. The volunteers could not have been more friendly and welcoming.”

DrKMWho, Bath on TripAdvisor

“… one of the best small museums I have ever visited.”

Dan J on TripAdvisor

“We couldn’t recommend this place enough! Lovely little place and plenty of history.”

Debbie R on TripAdvisor

“ … friendly, helpful and enthusiastic volunteer staff to assist. Well worth a visit!”

Carosanto, Gunnislake on TripAdvisor

“I don’t dive, can hardly swim and am lo-tech, but I found this place to be full of fascinating objects.”

Pauline B, Portsmouth on TripAdvisor

“Our guide was brilliant – entertaining and knowledgeable with lots of stories to supplement the already good information provided.”

133pjp, Basingstoke on TripAdvisor

“What a gem! Fascinating exhibits with helpful and informative volunteers. Excellent museum for divers, non-divers and children.”

Tim N, Kendal on TripAdvisor

“Oh boy this was a good find. Knowledgeable, chatty staff who were helpful … a really interesting spot.”

Shipahoyahoy on TripAdvisor

“A fascinating museum telling the history of diving. The volunteers could not have been more friendly and welcoming.”

DrKMWho, Bath on TripAdvisor

“… one of the best small museums I have ever visited.”

Dan J on TripAdvisor

“We couldn’t recommend this place enough! Lovely little place and plenty of history.”

Debbie R on TripAdvisor

“ … friendly, helpful and enthusiastic volunteer staff to assist. Well worth a visit!”

Collections

Brainbox Puzzles

Amazing Facts

Funny Bones

And lots more

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Cartoon illustration of a diver at the diving museum

AFFILIATION AND OTHER HERITAGE LINKS

We are affiliated with the Royal Navy Museums