Museum of Island History


Welcome to the Museum of Island History. Located with the Tourist Information Centre in Newport’s historic Guildhall, the museum explores the history of the Isle of Wight from the time of the dinosaurs to the present day.

The museum contains touch screen computers, microscopes and hands-on exhibits.

The museum has a small gallery where temporary exhibitions are held.

MuseumofIslandHistory-intro00

MuseumofIslandHistory-intro01

The museum is open all year round. It provides something for all the family. The displays are divided into three main sections, Always an Island, Taming the Island and Peopling the Island.
MuseumofIslandHistory-intro02

Discover the process of fossilisation and touch real fossils. Touch screen computers illustrate the history of the island. Microscopes can be used to observe a range of small artefacts in incredible detail.
MuseumofIslandHistory-intro03

The gallery houses temporary exhibitions, which explore aspects of the island and its history. This allows the museum service to display objects from its collections, which are not on permanent display.

MuseumofIslandHistory-intro00

Location

Guildhall
High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

01983 823366

Bookings and Enquiries

Isle of Wight Heritage Service
Guildhall
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

01983 823847

Opening Times

The Museum of Island History is open throughout the year.
Please contact 01983 823366 for Christmas opening times.
Mon - Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sundays - 11.00pm – 3.30pm