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Situated in Cowes and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the Classic Boat Museum has been telling visitors its wonderful maritime story since 1996. The Museum is across 2 sites and consists of the Boat Shed and the Gallery. 

The Boat Shed in Cowes (West) has an impressive collection of nearly 90 boats, from classic yachts, motorboats, and lifeboats. 

The Gallery in East Cowes has an extensive collection of maritime artefacts, boat models and photographs.

Visiting Us

The Gallery, East Cowes 

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Opening Times 

The Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 1pm, (Last entry 12.30pm), until  December 17th.

Closed Sunday and Monday.

It will re-open January 7th 2025.

The Boat Shed, Cowes 

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Opening Times

The Boat Shed is open every Tuesday and Friday 10am - 4pm (Last entry 3.15pm) until November 15th. It will

re-open April 1st 2025.

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