Museum

Cowes Maritime Museum and Library

4 locals recommend,

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Cheryl
March 19, 2014
Deeply intriguing maritime history.
Gaynor
July 20, 2021
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. Free entry
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 s…

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Location
16 Beckford Rd
Cowes, England