Cowes Maritime Museum

Maritime museum

Overview

This museum situated in Cowes Library 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.

What makes it special

  • Explore Cowes maritime heritage

Price

Free

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Cowes Maritime Museum

Cowes , Isle of Wight, PO31 7SG

Map references

OS Map:
SZ495958
Lat/Lng:
50.760135, -1.2980634
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Contact information

Phone:
01983 823433

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