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Cowes
Museums & Galleries · Isle of Wight
Sir Max Aitken Museum
📍 PO31 7AL
Photo: N Chadwick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- 51ft gaff from royal racing yacht Britannia on display
- French Empire cradle reputedly belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte's family
- Nelson artefacts including a hand-written letter and paintings
- Painting of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar
- Replica ships made from ivory, silver and bone
Housed in the famous pink building on Cowes High Street, this magnificent 18th century sail maker's loft holds Sir Max Aitken's personal collection of historic and nautical artefacts, including the giant gaff from the royal racing yacht Britannia and a hand written letter signed Nelson of Bronte. Guided tours are available or you are welcome to browse at your leisure. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 16.00, from May to September, and admission is free, though there is no disabled access. The venue is licensed for weddings and available for private hire. East Cowes beach is just 0.6 miles away, with 73 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- May to September, Tuesday–Saturday 10.00–16.00
- Accessibility
- No disabled access
- Booking
- Available for private hire including lunch, dinner and weddings
From the attraction's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
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