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Cowes Maritime Museum

Museum

Cowes Library
Beckford Road
WEST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO31 7SG

Tel: 01983 823433

Things to Do Isle of Wight - Cowes Maritime Museum

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission Ticket	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

About

This small museum situated in Cowes library began in the 1970’s when library staff began collecting plans, photographs and models from the ship building firm J. Samuel Whites. The collection now incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing. The museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.

Complementing the museum collection is the Library Services’ Maritime Collection, consisting of books, journals, press cuttings etc. on the local maritime industries and all aspects of yachting. The Collection is housed on the gallery in the library.

Free Entry.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Guide Dogs Permitted
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome

COVID-19 Response

2m distancing in place
Capacity limit
COVID-19 measures in place
Face mask essential (not provided)
Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Open all year round

Parking & Transport

On street parking only

Provider Preferences

Indoor Attraction

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, turn right onto York Avenue and straight onto ferry road to the floating bridge to West Cowes.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

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

TripAdvisor

Access Information

GENERAL

Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

There is an audible alarm system

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Opening Times

Open (3 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

* Open Monday, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4.30pm. Please phone 01983 293341 to check opening arrangements before visiting.
To help keep everybody safe, numbers will be limited to 4 per party. Please leave your contact details for NHS Track and Trace with the library staff.

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