The 10 Best Museums in Isle of Wight, England

November 12, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy some peace, quiet and natural beauty. Except perhaps in the summer, when the Isle of Wight Festival draws visitors from all over the world. In 1970, the Festival was the largest rock-music event ever held. It was called Britain's Woodstock and featured Jimi Hendrix and The Who. (Not so much peace or quiet that week.) The island is also known for its world-famous sailing and lovely resorts, where people have been vacationing since Victorian times.
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1. Dinosaur Expeditions CIC

Lower Sutton Farm Military Road, Brighstone PO30 4PG England +44 7837 728810 [email protected] http://www.dinosaurexpeditions.co.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 142 reviews

Dinosaur Expeditions CIC

Dinosaur Expeditions C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company created by local fossil enthusiasts. We promote responsible fossil discovery and conservation in addition to helping the public understanding of fossils and the palaeo-environment through Palaeoart. To do this we have established the 'Dinosaur Expeditions, Conservation and Palaeoart Centre' at the site of the Dinosaur Farm Museum. It houses displays of fossils, locally produced palaeoart, childrens' activities and a fossil & mineral giftshop.We also organise popular fossil hunting trips throughout the year at a variety of locations on the Isle of Wight, led by our experienced professional guides. Dinosaur Expeditions CIC pools the local knowledge, talents and experience of our Fossil Hunt leaders. This helps to ensure that we can provide a professional quality experience for all our customers. Are you mad about Dinosaurs and other fossils? We are, so why not join us on an amazing Fossil Hunting Adventure! Discover your own fossils and keep all your finds.

2. East Cowes Heritage Centre

8 Clarence Road, East Cowes PO32 6EP England +44 1983 280310 http://www.isleofwightsociety.org.uk/heritage.aspx
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

East Cowes Heritage Centre

Reviewed By Skybunker27

Have been meaning to pop in and have a look round before and I'm so glad I did. What an amazing place!! It's packed full of information on everything you could wish to learn about east cowes. There is so much to see and look at that it would certainly take numerous visits to see it all. Really can't recommend this place enough for anyone interested in anything particular to east cowes or just in east cowes in general. The people who run it are all cheerful and friendly and have a wealth of knowledge themselves. I will be making many more return visits.

3. Neil Williams

1 The Metropole, The Esplanade, Ventnor Esplanade On the Ventnor Sea Front Next to the Met Bar, PO31 7BQ England +44 7957 473693 [email protected] http://www.neilwilliams.co.uk
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Neil Williams

Friendly photography gallery run by the photographer. Local scenes, stormy seascapes, classic yachts and London cityscapes. Lots to look at. Children welcome.

4. Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle Castle Hill Castle Hill, Newport PO30 1XY England +44 1983 522107 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=carisbrooke%20castle
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4.5 based on 2,020 reviews

Carisbrooke Castle

An Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence. Carisbrooke is a quintessential romantic castle. Here you'll find loveable donkeys, a fascinating museum and an Edwardian garden. Your can also experience hundreds of years of history with entertaining events in the summer.

Reviewed By suzienowell - Camberley, United Kingdom

Visited many times. Love the donkey demonstration turning the wheel to collect water. Lovely place with lots of history - amusing video summarizing the castles history "narrated" by Jupiter the donkey (my kids loved it) lots of English Heritage events throughout the year. Jousting our particular favourite. Visited many times!

5. Sir Max Aitken Museum

83 High Street, Cowes PO31 7AJ England +44 1983 292191 http://www.sirmaxaitkenmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Sir Max Aitken Museum

6. Visit the Stone Age

Wayside Herbs Yafford, PO30 3LX England +44 7879 613389 http://www.waysideherbs.co.uk
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Visit the Stone Age

7. Beken of Cowes

16 Birmingham Road, Cowes PO31 7BH England +44 1983 297311
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Beken of Cowes

8. The Classic Boat Museum

Albany Road The Boat Shed is in Cowes PO317DJ off Thetis Road, East Cowes PO32 6AA England +44 1983 244101 [email protected] http://www.classicboatmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

The Classic Boat Museum

The Museum houses a unique collection of historic small craft and memorabilia that have been brought together to form a fascinating exhibition. Covering many aspects of maritime heritage over the past century or so, our displays relate to boatbuilding, sailing, yachting, cruising, racing, and much more. All exhibits are under cover and on one ground floor level. Free adjacent parking. Refreshments. Shop.

Reviewed By peterkirchem

Absolutely worth a visit but yes, it’s hard to find, made somewhat more confusing by the fact that the exhibitions are in fact in West Cowes ... underneath the huge black crane. Imagine coming off the chain ferry in West Cowes ... take the first road left ... and then the first road left again ... then you can’t miss it. Lots of nicely restored wooden boats, some with a close connection to the Island ... interesting also is that boats are being hand restored there in front of you. Friendly people who will answer all your questions. I think there’s a cafe there as well.

9. Brading Roman Villa

Morton Old Road, Brading PO36 0PH England +44 1983 406223 http://www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 660 reviews

Brading Roman Villa

Reviewed By fromstalbans - St. Albans, United Kingdom

This was really worthwhile. The mosacs and ruins are housed into as very attractive modern building with well thought out information boards and videos as well as collection of artifacts There is a lovely cafe with amazing views down to the sea. There is good access and parking

10. Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Lane End, Bembridge England +44 1983 875127 [email protected] http://www.bembridgelifeboat.org.uk
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4.5 based on 563 reviews

Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station is situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Wight. There is a IWC Car Park adjacent. ALTHOUGH THE SHOP IS NOW OPEN DAILY 2PM - 4PM AND OPERATIONALLY WE CONTINUE TO BE OPEN 24/7, DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS THE OFFSHORE BOATHOUSE REMAINS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THINGS CHANGE.

Reviewed By caroledean1 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

We visited the lifeboat on Friday afternoon the two guides who where in the station were brilliant friendly and helpful and really enjoyed taking to them excellent well worth a visit

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