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Museums and Galleries near to East Cowes

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Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (6 miles)

Arreton

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 "Queen Victoria" pulling/sailing lifeboat and RNLI archive material, Smuggling and Fishing displays

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (8 miles)

Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum Dive into history and go onboard our submarines with a submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves. Peer into the only surviving WW2 midget submarine, climb inside the Royal Navy’s first submarine Holland 1 and relax in our harbour side coffee shop.

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (8 miles)

Gosport

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (8 miles)

Brading

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum A very historic and interesting toy museum, boasting a great gift shop and being famous for its thousands of exhibits.

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (9 miles)

Swanwick

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The last remaining steam driven brickworks in the country. Come and see our working machinery and the amazing buildings. Try your hand at making a brick. We have outdoor and indoor areas and hold a wide variety of events on eight Open Days a year.

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (9 miles)

Southsea

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery The Museum The D-Day Museum was established in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy in 1944.

Nostalgia Toy Museum (9 miles)

Godshill

Nostalgia Toy Museum An excellent collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby. Recently added is a large display of 'Star Wars' toys from 1977-1985.

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (9 miles)

Godshill

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre A unique collection gathered from the earth and sea.

Brighstone Village Museum (9 miles)

Brighstone

Brighstone Village Museum Offers an evocative tableau and interesting exhibition on village life in the 19th century, in a picturesque setting.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum (10 miles)

Southsea

Portsmouth Natural History Museum The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth.

Bembridge Heritage Centre (10 miles)

Bembridge

Bembridge Heritage Centre Displays cover much of Bembridge’s early history, not only in photographs, paintings, maps and written descriptions but also through the many artifacts and medals that have been donated.

Solent Sky Museum (11 miles)

Southampton

Solent Sky Museum A terrific range of aircraft and related artefacts, with special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire.

Underwater Archaeology Centre (11 miles)

Yarmouth

Underwater Archaeology Centre A centre where you can discover the wonders of Maritime history and archeology.

Ventnor Heritage Museum (12 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Heritage Museum A small museum detailing the historic life of Ventnor with displays and exhibits that are changed yearly. There are also models of Ventnor Railway and various publications for sale.

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (17 miles)

New Milton

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum This spectacular motorcycle museum houses over 350 rare and classic motorcycles, many being the only remaining examples in the World.

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium (21 miles)

Winchester

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium The all-weather family attraction featuring a Science Centre with 90 hands-on exhibits (big science toys really) and the UK's largest capacity Planetarium. So big you will feel like you are floating through space. Watch out you don't get sucked into a Black Hole!

Bournemouth Aviation Museum (24 miles)

Christchurch

Bournemouth Aviation Museum What kid wouldn't want to sit at the controls of a real aircraft - well here we have a fab lot of military and civilian planes. Loads of other flying exhibits including a collection of model aircraft and an area for picnics close to the main runway at the airport in Bournemouth.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (26 miles)

Chichester

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more!

Museum of Army Flying (30 miles)

Stockbridge

Museum of Army Flying Is home to an amazing collection of army aviation history including over 40 different aircraft. The Museum has a range of interactive displays, simulators and trails for children and big kids can enjoy.

Curtis Museum (30 miles)

Alton

Curtis Museum One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (31 miles)

Salisbury

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Offering interactive galleries and workshops for children, the Museum provides entertainment and an educational experience for children of all ages.

Littlehampton Museum (33 miles)

Littlehampton

Littlehampton Museum A popular family attraction packed full of social history, inspiring art and fun interactive gadgets for all ages. Discover how Romans lived, learn about dramatic shipwrecks or enjoy one of our family friendly events! Group visits are welcomed, along with schools studying a wide range of topics, just contact Museum staff!

Amberley Working Museum (34 miles)

Amberley

Amberley Working Museum - the museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transported-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections - also has narrow gauge train running round te site

Milestones - Living History Museum (36 miles)

Basingstoke

Milestones - Living History Museum Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building - a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s - it's fun... a surprise around every corner!

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery (42 miles)

Gloucester

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery Among the spectacular collection are archaeological finds, fine and decorative arts and natural history specimens representing Gloucester’s rich heritage.

The Tank Museum (42 miles)

Bovington

The Tank Museum The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger. The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.

Hove Museum and Art Gallery (49 miles)

Hove

Hove Museum and Art Gallery Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds. It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

The Look Out Discovery Centre (50 miles)

Bracknell

The Look Out Discovery Centre The Look Out has over 90 hands-on science and nature activities, fun for everyone! Leave your shadow on the wall, make a mini animation, dam up "The Stream" and much more! Plus, a fantastic adventure play area, coffee and gift shops and 1000 hectares of Crown Estate woodland.

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (50 miles)

Reading

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology The museum's 2000 objects include an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head! They also have exciting family events running during school holidays.

Museum of English Rural Life (50 miles)

Reading

Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life houses the most comprehensive national collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (50 miles)

Dorchester

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester's Unmissable family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House.

Reading Museum (50 miles)

Reading

Reading Museum Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. From the serious student to the youngest child, all levels are catered for. We offer opportunities for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects.

Dinosaur Museum (50 miles)

Dorchester

Dinosaur Museum The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is unique - it is Britain's only museum solely devoted to dinosaurs and their fascinating world. It was recently voted Dorset's Family Attraction of the Year.

The Lightbox (50 miles)

Woking

The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery (51 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery Set in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.

Toy and Model Museum (51 miles)

Brighton

Toy and Model Museum Underneath the arches at Brighton Railway Station there is a veritable treasure trove of Toys and Models. There are over 10,000 toys and models on display with a priceless model train collection and many period antique toys.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum (51 miles)

Devizes

Wiltshire Heritage Museum Has an international reputation and attracts visitors from all over the world. There are great activities for Children as you walk around the museum which includes dressing up boxes, brass rubbing, and puzzles, find the face walk round game, re-build Stonehenge and much more.

Brooklands Museum (55 miles)

Weybridge

Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.

Trowbridge Museum (56 miles)

Trowbridge

Trowbridge Museum You will discover the story of the town from it’s early days as a Saxon settlement to its position as the “Manchester of the West” and beyond. It’s here that you will find out about the textile industry, the lives of everyday folk and the important people that built the town. Special 'Stumpy' Club for kids held regularly and a Mouse Hunt around the museum!

Haynes International Motor Museum (58 miles)

Yeovil

Haynes International Motor Museum UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50's and 60's, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220.

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