Our collaborative exhibition with Chatham Historic Dockyard enjoyed a successful opening on April 10th, 2025. We welcomed many...

Regular visitors to the Museum will know that Joe Carstairs was an iconic figure and power boat racer in the early 20th century. German...

The session, which included a delicious afternoon tea, a talk by Ian and an introduction to nautical knot tying and boat building was a...

In February 2025 we welcomed three schools: St Catherine’s, The Island Free School, and Christ the King College, during their...

The museum would like to acknowledge the tremendous contribution of Bill Austin who over time has donated several of his models. These...

Mattia Valanzano (right) and his friend Sam aboard Jesse Lumb , the Museum’s 1939 Watson Class RNLI lifeboat. One of the great things...

We are looking to appoint 4 new Trustees to help move the Classic Boat Museum forward as we continue to engage in our mission for the...

Preparations for the HMS Cavalier Exhibition are in full swing.

Volunteers and trustees celebrate Christmas at the Gallery. Our thanks to Diana McNeil for the delicious Chile con Carne.