Cowes Library and Maritime Museum, Isle of Wight. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Free Admission.
Details
Accessibility
Small amount of limited time waiting on the road outside the building.
Building is wheelchair user accessible
Brief description
"This small museum situated in Cowes library began in the 1970’s when library staff began collecting plans, photographs and models from the ship building firm J. Samuel Whites. The collection now incorporates all aspects of local maritime activity from shipbuilding to sailing. The museum displays a selection of objects and images which help to tell the story of Cowes and its important maritime heritage.
Complementing the museum collection is the Library Services’ Maritime Collection, consisting of books, journals, press cuttings etc. on the local maritime industries and all aspects of yachting. The Collection is housed on the gallery in the library."
16 Beckford Road, Cowes PO31 7SG
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Phone
Website
https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/things-to-do/cowes-maritime-museum-p140581 and https://www.iow.gov.uk/Visitors/Where-to-go/Local-Libraries1/Cowes-Library/Introduction-to-Cowes-Library
Directions
Leave Newport on A3020 Northwards signposted for Cowes.
Remain on this road all the way into Cowes and follow the signs for the Town Centre by turning left at the T Junction with Mill Hill Road and then right onto Victoria Road.
Just after passing the fire station take the next turning on the right into St Mary's Road and then right onto Gordon Road.
Take the first left onto Beckford Road and the Library is a little way down the road on the right hand side.
OS SZ496958
Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 10.00 -12.30 and 13.30 - 17.00
Saturday: 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.30
Transport
Nearest bus stop is on Victoria Road ~ Service 1.
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33
Amenities
Lending books
Large print books
Photocopying and fax service
Free internet and computer access
No toilets available
Full amenities available in the town.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.