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Isle of Wight Travel Guide - Museums

Carisbrooke Castle and Museum   Museum located inside the grounds of Carisbrook Castle, showcasing artefacts relating to the history of the castle, the imprisonment here of Charles I, and island life. Collections include island lace, clothing, footwear, toys, and much more. Newport, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 1XY Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m SW Newport, off B3401 Website: Carisbrooke Castle and Museum Phone: 01983 522 107 Fax: 01983 528 632 English Heritage Location map OS SZ486 877 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cowes Maritime Museum    A small museum with model boats from the Maritime Collection. Thee is an extensive archive of material from the island's yachting and shipbuilding heritage which is accessible by appointment.. Cowes Library, Beckford Road Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, PO31 7SG Attraction Type: Museum Location: Located within the Cowes Library. Free Entry. Website: Cowes Maritime Museum Email: museums@iow.gov.uk Phone: 01983 823433 Location map OS SZ495958 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum    A fascinating museum detailing the maritime history of the Isle of Wight, with displys of historic shipwrecks, diving gear, and maritime memorabilia. Also at this location is a new Lifeboat museum tracing the heritage of the RNLI on the Isle of Wight. Arreton Barns Complex, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England Attraction Type: Museum Location: At Arreton, on the Sandown to Newport road Website: The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum Email: museum@iowight.com OS SZ535867 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering