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Isle of Wight Museums and Isle of Wight Art Galleries
(Isle of Wight, England)



The Isle of Wight has an excellent range of museums, which are situated in and around the centre of Isle of Wight. These popular museums are home to some of the Isle of Wight's most extensive, historic collections. Exhibitions at the museums range from large to small, local to international and many are located in beautiful buildings, throughout the island.

Isle of Wight art galleries display some wonderful and important collections of art on the Isle of Wight, including paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Art galleries on the Isle of Wight house a mixture of paintings by world famous and local artists, which range from very modern to more classical in appearance. Here are some of the Isle of Wight's top museums and art galleries worth a visit while you are staying here.




Isle of Wight Museums: Cowes Maritime Museum - Beckford Road, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 293341
Cowes Maritime Museum is one of the Isle of Wight's most historic maritime museums and is full of many interesting exhibits. Attractions at the Isle of Wight's Cowes Maritime Museum include models, paintings, photographs and the Isle of Wight's sailing legend Uffa Fox's famous yachts, the Avenger and the Cowslip.
Museum open: Monday to Wednesday, Friday - 09:30 to 18:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 16:30
Museum admission: charge

Isle of Wight Museums: Shipwreck and Maritime Museum - Sherbourne Street, Bembridge, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 872223
This is one of the most interesting museums on the Isle of Wight, featuring a large number of nautical exhibits.

The Shipwreck and Maritime Museum is full of artefacts recovered from local Isle of Wight waters.
Museum open: March to October - 10:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Museums: Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum - Brading High Street, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 407231
The Isle of Wight's Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum has over 2,000 exhibits, including dolls, dolls houses, traditional toys and teddy bears.
Museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00


Isle of Wight Museums: Isle of Wight Dinosaur Farm Museum - Brighstone, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 740401
The Isle of Wight Dinosaur Museum is situated on the Military Road, on the west side of the Isle of Wight. With coastal erosion continually exposing fossils, the main attraction at the Isle of Wight Dinosaur Farm Museum is the brachiosaurus skeleton which was found onsite, and although not complete, is still very impressive and awe-inspiring.
Museum open: April to September - daily
Museum admission: charge

Isle of Wight Museums: Nostalgia Toy Museum - Godshill, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 840181
The Isle of Wight's Nostalgia Toy Museum contains over 2,000 Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox toys dating back to the 1930s. There are also a number of annual and themed exhibitions at the Nostalgia Toy Museum, which is situated in the centre of the Isle of Wight, and these include displays of Star Wars figures and Sindy dolls.
Museum open: May to October - 10:00 to 17:00
Museum admission: charge, discounts available for children

Isle of Wight Museums: Museum of Smuggling History - Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Ventnor, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 853677
Situated in the Isle of Wight's Botanic Gardens, the Museum of Smuggling History is one of the most interesting and popular museums on the Isle of Wight.

The museum explains how the remoteness of the southern coast on the Isle of Wight has long been associated with smuggling, particularly during the early 19th century.


Isle of Wight Museums: Sir Max Aitken Museum - High Street, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 292191
The Isle of Wight's Sir Max Aitken Museum is located in the old Ratsey and Lapthorn sailmakers' loft in the High Streets. Attractions at the Isle of Wight museum include Sir Max Aitken's extensive collection of nautical instruments, paintings and many other interesting maritime artefacts.
Museum open:
Museum admission: charge

Isle of Wight Museums: The Classic Boat Museum - Seaclose Wharf, Newport, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 533493
Situated in the Newport Harbour area of the Isle of Wight , the Classic Boat Museum features a number of important, historic boats.
Museum open: daily - 10:30 to 16:30, restricted opening hours during the winter

Isle of Wight Museums: Brading Roman Villa and Museum - Brading, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 406223
The first-class Isle of Wight Brading Roman Villa once stood on one of the inlets formed by Brading Haven and was an important agricultural centre. It survived into the 5th century and today the museum stands on the remains and includes the main rooms of a substantial house, with intricate mosaics, and an extensive collection of finds and artefacts.
Museum open: April to September, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 10:30 to 17:30
Museum admission: charge

Isle of Wight Museums: Isle of Wight Geology Museum - High Street, Sandown, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 404344
The Isle of Wight Geology Museum has been housed by the Sandown Library since 1913. With a collection comprising more than 25,000 geological specimens, the Isle of Wight Geology Museum has a number of important displays which illustrate the geological history of the Isle of Wight.
Museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:30, Saturday - 09:30 to 16:30
Museum admission: free

Isle of Wight Museums: Longshoreman's Museum - Esplanade, Ventnor, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 852176
The Longshoreman's Museum is full of nautical history from the Ventnor area of the Isle of Wight, including photographs, engravings and models.
Museum open: April to December, daily - 09:30 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Museums: The Museum of Island History - Newport Guildhall, Newport, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 823366
The Museum of Island History features many fascinating exhibits and displays about the rich history of the Isle of Wight, including its strong connections with Queen Victoria.
Museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00

Isle of Wight Museums: Ventnor Heritage Centre and Local History Museum - Spring Hill, High Street, Ventnor, East Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 852156
The Ventnor Heritage Centre and Local History Museum has many interesting exhibits about the history of this area of the Isle of Wight, including a number of impressive artefacts.

Isle of Wight Museums: The Quay Arts Centre - Sea Street, Newport, Central Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 822490
The Isle of Wight's Quay Arts Centre comprises former 18th-century warehouses that have been transformed into a major, modern arts centre with a café and bar area. There is also an extensive programme of events held throughout the year, including exhibitions, festivals, theatrical and musical events.
Museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00

Isle of Wight Museums: Chessell Pottery - Chessell, near Calbourne, West Wight, Isle of Wight, England
Tel: +44 (0)1983 531248
Chessell Pottery is housed in a large converted barn and is distinctive, specialising in themes associated with the nature, including flowers and animals. Attractions at the Isle of Wight's Chessell Pottery include an exhibition gallery, a coffee shop and a factory shop.
Museum open: daily - 09:00 to 17:30

 
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