Museum Service

Also known as:- Bequests, Loans and Donations, Loans, Donations and Bequests

Service Description: The Museum Service collects and preserves items relating to the Island's history, archaeology and geology, and displays a range of these collections through its public museums, currently the Museum of Island History in Newport; Newport Roman Villa; Cowes Maritime Museum; and Dinosaur Isle museum. The Service handles identifications and enquiries relating to museum objects, and provides professional advice to organisations and individuals on collections care and other museum issues.

Contact Information
Department	Economic Development Tourism & Leisure
Address	Guildhall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1TY
External Phone	01983 823433

Website
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Additional Weblinks

English Heritage Sites on the Isle of Wight
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
National Trust Museums on the Isle of Wight
The National Trust is a charity and is completely independent of Government. More than 12 million people visited our pay for entry properties in 2004, while an estimated 50 million visited our open air properties. We protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills.
24 Hour Museum Information
24 Hour Museum is the UK's official guide to over 3000 museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage attractions.