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Museums · South East England

Museum of Island History

In or near Carisbrooke.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly4.2 · 33 Google reviews

Museum of Island History — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Looking across High Street - geograph.org.uk - 2002833

Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Wootton · 4.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Museum of Island History is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Museum of Island History is located in South-East England, postcode PO30. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of the local area, presenting a range of exhibits that highlight significant events and figures.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7004, -1.2932
Parish
Newport and Carisbrooke
Postcode
PO30 1TY
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Phone
01983823366
Nearest railway station
Wootton4.2 km
Opening
Tu,Th 10:00-13:00; We,Fr-Mo off

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Museum of Island History?
Museum of Island History is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 1TY), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
What is Museum of Island History?
Museum of Island History — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Museum of Island History?
The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Carisbrooke. Drivers can use postcode PO30 1TY.
Is Museum of Island History a protected site?
Yes — Museum of Island History is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Museum of Island History?
The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 1TY.