CLASSIC BOAT MUSEUM
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
We re-open on Tuesday April 14th 2026
Opening hours
Tuesday 11:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday 11:00am to 3:00pm
Friday 11:00am to 3:00pm
Admission Prices
£10 per adult
Free entry 17 and under
£20 Family Ticket to include up to 4 adults with children
Tickets allow unlimited readmission for a period of 1 year during our normal opening hours which are published on this website. Please note that we close in the winter months.
No advance booking is required. We accept cash and all major credit and debit cards.nt is at the door and we
Gift Aid
If you are a UK tax payer the standard ticket price is eligible for Gift Aid. This enables us to claim back an additional 25% of the ticket price from the Government at no cost to you. You will be asked if you wish to gift aid your ticket on entry and fill in a simple form. This extra 25% makes a huge difference to our income.
Getting Here
The Museum is situated in the Medina Village yard in West Cowes, easily accessible by foot, bicycle, car and public transport.
The entrance to the yard is on the left at the end of Thetis Road - postcode PO31 7DJ. Follow the brown signs from Cowes town centre and the Floating Bridge.
There is ample free parking.
By Car
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
Facilities and Accessibility
Parking
There is ample parking outside the Museum
Toilets
No facilities.
Please use the public toilets by the Chain Ferry in Cowes (west)
Cloakrooms and luggage
We do not have a cloakroom, 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 the Museum. 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.
The site is 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.