Welcome to the Classic Boat Museum
The Classic Boat Museum has been telling visitors and Islanders its wonderful maritime story since 1996.
The Boat Shed now has an impressive collection of over 75 boats, classic yachts, motor boats, and lifeboats Including Sir Ben Ainslie's 2017 Americas Cup test boat BAR T1.
The Gallery in East Cowes has an extensive collection of artefacts, models, photographs, and
uniforms. We are looking forward to your visit when we are sure you will enjoy, learn and come
to understand the quintessential Cowes story told through its maritime heritage.
The Museum will reopen in
July / August 2021
East Cowes Gallery
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Closed For Refurbishment until August 2021
Boat Shed Cowes (West)
Tuesdays and Fridays
Closed until 27th July 2021
PLEASE NOTE THE BOAT SHED CURRENTLY HAS NO TOILET FACILITIES
East Cowes
(See above for hours)
Columbine Building
Columbine Road
East Cowes
Ise of Wight
PO32 6EZ
Tel. 01983 244101
Cowes (West)
(See above for opening hours
which are different to the Gallery)
117a Medina Yard
Thetis Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7DJ