Museums & Art
This museum is dedicated to the rich maritime history of the island and its people, as well as the many shipwrecks that have occurred around the perilous waters of the English Channel. There are many fine exhibits and pictures that help to bring to life the dangers of a life on the ocean waves Visit Website
More than just Wax Works! Great British Legends, Old Rectory Mansion, Queen's Bower Courtyard, Chamber of Horrors, World of Wheels, The Pier, Kynges Gift Shop, Factory Outlet, Carousel Cafe! You''ll be amazed how much there is to see in this all weather attraction. Visit Website
The Museum opened in 1996, and currently houses an exciting collection of sailing and power boats, of both local and national interest and importance. Visit Website
The Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment (IWCCE) was established in 1997 to provide a focus for the councils growing activities on a local, regional, national and transnational scale in relation to coastal and geotechnical issues. Visit Website
A large Victorian house which was the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, housing museum, photographic galleries, gift shop, antiquarian bookshop, vegetarian restaurant. Fully accessible, events include musical evenings, soirees, illustrated talks. Visit Website
Dinosaur Farm Museum is the oldest dinosaur museum on the Island. Established in 1993 after the discovery of a Brachiosaur-like dinosaur they call the Barnes High Sauropod. Visit Website
For nearly a century the Museum of Isle of Wight Geology, above Sandown Library, housed the Island's geology and fossil collections. On August 10th 2001 this changed with the opening of Dinosaur Isle, a purpose built interactive museum which replaced the old museum. Visit Website
The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum was established in 1997 and contains an impressive display of vintage buses and coaches, collected to display the Island’s transport heritage. Visit Website
This cottage museum was established in Brading in 1974, and was formed from the private doll collection started by the Munday family in 1960. It is acknowledged as being one of the finest and most important collections in Great Britain with over 2000 exhibits on display. Visit Website
Designed by John Nash and built in 1816, the historic Guildhall is home to the Museum of Island History and Newport's Tourist Information Centre. Discover the Island from pre-historic past to the present day with: Touch screen computers Hands on exhibits Quizzes and games. Visit Website
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