Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum
Museum Overview
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum are located at the Arreton Barns Craft Village in Arreton on the Isle of Wight. Located within the popular craft village the centre houses the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK with most items on display coming from shipwrecks.
It is bursting with thousands of relics from shipwrecks and treasures from the sea. There are “pieces of eight”, Spanish Gold and many other items that have been salvaged from galleons, steamships and wartime submarines. All items have been discovered by the dedicated diver Martin Woodward.
You can see a fascinating display of antique diving equipment, ship models and stories of pirates and smuggling. For children, there are free Pirate Trail worksheets, a treasure hunt, crack the code activity, brass rubbings and more.
Further Information Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum
Is there food and drink available?
There is a pub nearby serving food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
The largest exhibition of its kind in the UK with most items on display coming from shipwrecks. There are toilets and a pub nearby.
What are the ticket prices?
Adults are £6, children £2.50, children aged under 5 are free and family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is free parking.
When are they open?
The museum is open from April until autumn. For up-to-date opening times please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome.
Are they accessible?
