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The Boat Shed - Classic Boat Museum

Museum

117a Medina Yard
Thetis Road
COWES
Isle of Wight
PO31 7DJ

Tel: 01983 280723

Collection of boats at The Boat Shed, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Maritime Museum

Guide Prices

Adults - £5
Children - free (accompanied with a paying adult)
Joint ticket for The Boat Shed & The Gallery (Valid for 30 days) - Adults - £9 / Children - Free when accompanied with a paying adult.

About

With nearly 90 vessels The Boat Shed has an impressive collection. Each vessel will tell a fascinating story of the maritime history of the Isle of Wight and Solent waters.

The vessels on show feature dinghies, classic yachts, power boats and lifeboats including the Jessie Lumb which you can climb aboard and explore. There is also Sir Ben Ainslie’s 2017 America’s Cup test boat BAR-T1 to admire.

The Boat Shed is not just a maritime museum but it is a hive of activity with the restoration of classic boats.

There is also a sister maritime museum, The Gallery, that is located in East Cowes, just across the River Medina.

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Facilities

Accessibility

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

Refreshments Available

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Beach / Coast within walking distance
Dogs admitted on a lead

Parking & Transport

Off-road parking

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, turn right onto York Avenue and straight onto ferry road to the floating bridge to West Cowes.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

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Opening Times

Open (31 Mar 2023 - 30 Oct 2023)

The Gallery - Classic Boat Museum, Cowes

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