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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. 

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The Boat Shed in Cowes (West) has an impressive collection of over 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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The Boat Shed, Cowes 

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Opening Times

The Gallery, East Cowes
 

Opening Times 

The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 1000 to 1300 (last entry 1230) & Saturday 1100 to 1500 (last entry 1430).
Closed Sunday and Monday.

The Boat Shed, Cowes

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Opening Times 

The Boat Shed is open Tuesday and Friday 1000 to 1600, (last entry 1515).

Admission Prices

Single site ticket Adult £5

Accompanied Children Free (17 and under)

Donate to the museum

We appreciate any donation however big or small. Whatever you can donate will make a difference to us running the museum. To see what your donation could help with click the donate now button.​

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