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Children dressed as Romans - IW Council Heritage Service

3, November 2022·10 min read

Pioneering collaboration between Isle of Wight museums and schools helps spread creativity and inspiration

Richard Smout is the Heritage Service Manager for the Isle of Wight council. He shares with us details of a fascinating project that aims to fire the imagination of the Island's young people .. so they are inspired by the Island, and all it has to offer

St Catherine's Lighthouse optic installed at Classic Boat Museum

15, November 2022·1 min read

100-year-old lens from St Catherine’s Lighthouse has a new home at last

This important piece of Isle of Wight history will not only remain on the Island, but will be available for members of the public to see from March 2023

People on a tour of the classic boat museum

18, November 2022·1 min read

Share your feedback with the Classic Boat Museum for a chance to win a £50 voucher

To help the Museum develop and grow, take a few minutes to share your feedback - you could end up winning a £50 voucher - for a retailer of your choice

27, March 2023·1 min read

From jigsaw to museum display: The incredible story of the Fresnel Lens at the Classic Boat Museum

The Classic Boat Museum in Cowes will be displaying the Fresnel Lens from St Catherine's Lighthouse for the first time since it was removed

Montage of photos from Independent Arts Exhibition

11, May 2023·2 min read

Engaging with science through art: Children celebrate Island’s scientific past, present and future

Independent Arts hosts a remarkable exhibition of primary pupils exploring the Island's scientific heritage through art

13, October 2023·1 min read

Enhance home education with free Isle of Wight museum workshops

Invitation for Home educating families to experience engaging, educational, free workshops at Isle of Wight's historic museums

4, November 2023·2 min read

Olympic hopeful Arthur Farley partners with Classic Boat Museum for elite training

Despite battling with cancer, Islander Arthur Farley has made it onto the British Sailing Olympic Squad, and is now receiving vital training support from the Classic Boat Museum

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