Museums & Galleries · Isle of Wight
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
📍 PO30 1XY
Photo: Michael Garlick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Lower Gallery tells story of the castle through famous inhabitants
- Upper Gallery displays objects on Isle of Wight people and places
- See King Charles's former bedroom during his imprisonment
- Over 37,000 items connected with Isle of Wight history
- Talks and events such as history lectures held at the museum
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is the oldest museum on the Isle of Wight, founded in 1898 by Princess Beatrice and now caring for over 37,000 items linked to island history. Housed in the castle's Governor's House, you can explore the Lower and Upper Galleries and see the room used as King Charles's bedroom during his imprisonment. It suits history lovers, families and school groups, with talks, events and tours held regularly. Admission is included with the English Heritage entrance fee to Carisbrooke Castle itself, as the museum is run separately by an independent charitable trust. If you're staying nearby on the Isle of Wight, there are 105 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with other local visits.
Practical details
- Booking
- Admission included with English Heritage entrance fee to the castle
- Best for
- History enthusiasts, families and school groups
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
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