Museums & Galleries · Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
📍 PO30 3AB
Photo: Lewis Clarke (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest collection of Isle of Wight handmade studio glass
- Second gallery of Art Deco and Victorian glass
- Over 1200 pieces on display across two galleries
- Mdina glass collection signed by Michael Harris
- Well-stocked shop selling glass, jewellery and books
The Isle of Wight Glass Museum in Arreton showcases over 1200 pieces of glass across two galleries, including the world's largest collection of glass handmade on the Isle of Wight, alongside a dedicated Art Deco and Victorian gallery featuring French, German and British designs. There's also a well-stocked shop selling glass and jewellery, plus an extensive library for those keen to learn more. It suits glass enthusiasts, collectors and anyone curious about craftsmanship and design history. The museum is open daily in summer and most days in winter, with free Wi-Fi throughout. If you're staying nearby, Sandown station is 3.9 miles away and Sandown beach 4.5 miles away, with 243 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- April to October, every day 10am–5pm
- Accessibility
- Free Wi-Fi available in the museum
From the attraction's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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