Cowes Maritime Museum


The museum has a small exhibition area that currently displays model boats from the Maritime Collection.

Entrance to Cowes Maritime Museum is free of charge.


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The Museum has an extensive photographic and paper archive depicting yachting and the shipbuilding industry in Cowes, which is accessible by appointment only.
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If you require more information about the archive collection of Cowes Maritime Museum please contact Corina Westwood - 01983 823433. You will need to make an appointment in order to access any reference materials.
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The museum is situated within Cowes Library, which also houses a collection of maritime related books. (Contact the Isle of Wight Heritage Librarian, 01983 203880 - local.studies@iow.gov.uk)

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Location

Cowes Maritime Museum
Cowes Library
Beckford Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7SG

01983 823433

Enquiries

Isle of Wight Heritage Service

Cowes Maritime Museum

Curator
Guildhall
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

01983 823433
museums@iow.gov.uk

Maritime Library

Isle of Wight Heritage Librarian

01983 203880
local.studies@iow.gov.uk

Opening Times

Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday - 11am -7pm
Thursday CLOSED
Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday CLOSED

Closed Bank Holidays