CLASSIC BOAT MUSEUM
Opening Times
The Gallery, East Cowes
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 1000 to 1300 (last entry 1230) & Saturday 1100 to 1500 (last entry 1430).
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission Prices
Single site ticket Adults £5
Accompanied Children Free (17 and under)
The Boat Shed, Cowes
The Boat Shed is open Tuesday and Friday 1000 to 1600, (last entry 1515).
Cowes Week opening hours
FREE ENTRY TO BOTH SITES but we would ask for donations to help support us
The Gallery, East Cowes
Saturday 2nd August 1100 to 1500, Tuesday 5th August to Saturday 9th 1000 to 1300
(last entry 30 minutes before closing).
The Boatshed, Cowes
Saturday 2nd August to Saturday 9th 1100 to 1500,
(last entry 45 minutes before closing).
Getting Here
Our two sites are situated either side of the Medina River, both are easily accessible by foot, bicycle, car and public transport. The Cowes floating bridge that transports people and vehicles across the river, linking the two sides of Cowes is situated within walking distance of both the Gallery and the Boat Shed.
The Boat Shed
117a Medina Yard, Thetis Road
Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7DJ
01983 280723
By Car
The Gallery
Columbine Building, Columbine Road,
East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6EZ
01983 244101
By Bus
Take the Number 1 (via the Park & Ride) from Newport and alight at Arctic Road, cross into Arctic Road, left on to Bridge Street, then follow the sign for the Classic Boat Museum
Take the Number 5 from Newport and alight at East Cowes Waitrose, follow the signs for the Classic Boat Museum
Walking
Facilities and Accessibility
Parking
There is ample parking at the Boat Shed in the Medina Yard.
There is 2-hour blue zone parking located close to the Gallery.
Toilets
No facilities at either site.
Please use the public toilets by the Chain Ferry in Cowes (west)
Cloakrooms and luggage
We do not have a cloakroom at either of our sites, but we do have a space where coats and bags can be left. Any property left here is at the owner's risk.
Dog friendly
We welcome well behaved dogs on leads.
Food and Drink
We are very sorry, but food and drink are not permitted in either the Gallery or the Boat Shed. Please join us in protecting our exhibits from harm.
Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome all visitors, particularly diverse audiences including those without prior knowledge of sailing. We want to share our maritime history with all.
Both sites are accessible to disabled visitors. Our exhibits have audio and visual material and there are QR codes for some displays. We also provide large print brochures.