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Classic Boat Museum

Museum

The Galllery
Columbine Building
Columbine Road
East Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO32 6EZ

Tel: 01983 244101

Isle of Wight, Things to Do, Classic Boat Museum, East Cowes and Cowes

Guide Prices

Joint Site Ticket : Adults £11.00, Child 5 - 16yrs £8.00 Family 2 adults and up to 3 children £28.00
Single Sale Ticket : Adults £6.50, Child 5 - 16yrs £5.00 Family 2 adults and up to 3 children £18.00
Debit or Credit Card only no cash
Joint Site Ticket valid 30 days

About

Situated in Cowes and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the Classic Boat Museum has been telling visitors its wonderful maritime story since 1996. The Museum is across 2 sites and consists of the Boat Shed and the Gallery.

The Boat Shed in Cowes (West) 117a Medina Yard, Thetis Road, Cowes, PO31 7DJ Phone No. 01983 280723 has an impressive collection of nearly 90 boats, from classic yachts, motorboats, and lifeboats to Sir Ben Ainslie's 2017 Americas Cup test boat BAR T1.

The Gallery in East Cowes Phone No. 01983 244101 has an extensive collection of maritime artefacts, boat models and photographs.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3021 to East Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Ryde, A3021 to East Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)
Day	Times
Tuesday	10:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	16:00

* Last entry 3.15pm

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