Museums · South East England
Sir Max Aitken Museum
In or near Carisbrooke.
Sir Max Aitken Museum — United Kingdom (Cowes).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sir Max Aitken Museum is a museum in South-East England. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area PO31.
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Official information
The Sir Max Aitken Museum is located in Cowes, Isle of Wight, and showcases three centuries of yachting, powerboating, and maritime history. Housed in a restored 18th-century sail maker's loft, it features a personal collection of historic and nautical artifacts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir Max Aitken Museum is located in Cowes, South-East England. This museum is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Isle of Wight. It features a collection that reflects maritime history and the life of Sir Max Aitken.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7637, -1.2978
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Cowes
- Postcode
- PO31 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- 01983 293800
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 6.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 16.00
- Official site
- www.sirmaxaitkenmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q110523368 (CC0)
- commons: Sir Max Aitken Museum, High Street - geograph.org.uk - 4338253.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Max Aitken Museum?
- Sir Max Aitken Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 7AL), in the parish of Cowes.
- What is Sir Max Aitken Museum?
- Sir Max Aitken Museum — United Kingdom (Cowes).
- How do I get to Sir Max Aitken Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO31 7AL.
- Is Sir Max Aitken Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Max Aitken Museum is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Max Aitken Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Max Aitken Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Max Aitken Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 7AL.