Museum of Island History


The Museum of Island History is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays
(10.30am – 4.00pm).


Welcome to the Museum of Island History. Located in Newport’s historic Guildhall, the
museum explores the history of the Isle of Wight from the time of the dinosaurs to the
present day.

The museum contains touch screen computers, microscopes and hands-on exhibits.

The museum has a small gallery where temporary exhibitions are held.

You can visit our shop for unusual historical gifts.


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The museum is open all year round. It provides something for all the family. The displays are divided into three main sections, Always an Island, Taming the Island and Peopling the Island.
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Discover the process of fossilisation and touch real fossils. Touch screen computers illustrate the history of the island. Microscopes can be used to observe a range of small artefacts in incredible detail.
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The gallery houses temporary exhibitions, which explore aspects of the island and its history. This allows the museum service to display objects from its collections, which are not on permanent display.

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Events

Touching the Past – January and February 2013

Drop in sessions at the Museum of Island History & Ryde Library


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Come and see a fascinating collection of shoes and accessories from the past 150 years. On view will be designs worn by dedicated followers of fashion such as the amazing 70s platform heels as well as children’s footwear and baby shoes worn in the Victorian era.

Wednesday 30 January 2013 – 2.00 - 4.00pm - Ryde Library

Thursday 31 January 2013 – 2.00 - 4.00pm - Museum of Island History

Free Entry


Mystery Objects from Victorian Times

An amazing collection of mystery objects from the Victorian era will be on display. Come along and try to identify how the various weird and wonderful items would have been put to good use by our predecessors.

Wednesday 27 February 2013 – 2.00 - 4.00pm - Ryde Library

Thursday 28 January 2013 – 2.00 - 4.00pm - Museum of Island History

Free Entry


For further details please contact the Heritage Service – 823433
[email protected]

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Location

Guildhall
High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

01983 823366

Bookings and Enquiries

Isle of Wight Heritage Service
Guildhall
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY

01983 823433

Opening Times

The Museum of Island History is open throughout the year.
Please contact 01983 823366 for Christmas opening times.

Tue 10.30 – 4.00
Thur 10.30 – 4.00



Page last updated on: 10/01/2013