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Museum of Island History

Museum

Guildhall
High Street
NEWPORT
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

Tel: 01983 823433

Outside view of The Guildhall where the Museum of Island History is based, Newport, Things to Do

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult Ticket	£1.00 per ticket
Child Ticket	£0.50 per ticket

No Charge for the under 5s.

About

Designed by John Nash and built in 1816, the historic Guildhall is home to the Museum of Island History.

Discover the Island from pre-historic past to the present day with:

* Touch Screen Computers.
* Hands on Exhibits.
* Quizzes and Games.
* Microscopic Exploration.

The museum has a small temporary exhibition gallery.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs Permitted
No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Gift shop
Groups welcome
No Pets
Toilets

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

On street parking only

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 1 hour

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport.
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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