Schools
We welcome schools from all over the world and a school trip to the museum is the perfect supplement to the national curriculum and an enriching day out for your class. Learning materials for Key Stage 2 and 3 have been developed in collaboration with the Isle of Wight Educational Services under the “Museums and Schools” programme, funded by the Arts Council.
We offer great opportunities for schools
Key Stage 1: Safety at Sea – visit to the Boat Shed and learning activity in the Gallery
Key Stage 2: Prepare to Sail – visit to the Gallery, Safety at Sea and Transport Through Time
Key Stage 3: Local maritime history project
Group size: 15-30
Please contact Jan Ford on education@maritimeisle.org or 07747 602 707 to book.
There is plenty to see and do at the Museum and a fantastic way to learn about the maritime history of the Isle of Wight.
Schools that have visited us
Activities to support your visit to the Classic Boat Museum
There are lots of resources available to support your visit to the Classic Boat Museum. These include videos and activity sheets with lots of fun and creative ideas to extend learning opportunities either before or after a visit.
Click here for some downloadable resources
Schools Dinghy Simulator
As part of the Museums and Schools programme, Island schools are being invited to take part in trialling a brand new Dinghy Simulator at the Classic Boat Museum Gallery.
Run after school for 5 – 6 students.
The visit will include three workshops:
Prepare to Sail! (Dinghy Simulator)
Transport through time
‘S.O.S.’ Safety at Sea At KS1

Key information
Contact for bookings: education@maritimeisle.org
*The Dinghy Simulator workshop will be available as part of visits to the Classic Boat Museum and will be subject to a standard charge of £6.50 per pupil (for a full-day visit including all three workshops)