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Cowes Maritime Museum

Museum

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

Tel: 01983 823433

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.

OPENING:
* Monday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Tuesday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Wednesday: CLOSED
* Thursday: CLOSED
* Friday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30.
* Sunday: CLOSED.

Free Entry

(01983 823433)

DRIVE LESS SEE MORE EXPERIENCES:
* By Bus - Route 1. More info - http://www.islandbuses.info/

Facilities

Provider Preferences

No smoking

Accessibility

Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

On street parking only

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Open all year round

Map & Directions

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

From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport and change to No. 1 to West Cowes.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport and change to No. 1 to West Cowes.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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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

Opening (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	17:00*
Tuesday	10:00	17:00*
Wednesday	Closed*
Thursday	Closed*
Friday	10:00	17:00*
Saturday	10:00	16:30*
Sunday	Closed*

* * Monday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Tuesday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Wednesday: CLOSED
* Thursday: CLOSED
* Friday: 10:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00
* Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30.
* Sunday: CLOSED.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Cowes Maritime Museum, Museum of Island History & Newport Roman Villa, Newport

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