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    Sir Max Aitken Museum

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    47 Reviews
    #3 of 18 things to do in Cowes
    Speciality Museums, Museums
    83 High Street, Cowes PO31 7AJ, England
    +44 1983 292191
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    “Delightful in Every Way”

    This is a truly delightful museum celebrating the life of one of the colourful characters which... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    SimonM84
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    Chester, United Kingdom
    “Special collection ”

    Amazing collection of historical nautical artefacts in the now dining room of a wonderful house... read more

    Reviewed 21 April 2018
    Ajl12no
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    4.5
    47 reviews
    • Excellent77%
    • Very good19%
    • Average4%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
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    “little gem” (5 reviews)
    “well worth a visit” (6 reviews)
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    83 High Street, Cowes PO31 7AJ, England
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Delightful in Every Way

    This is a truly delightful museum celebrating the life of one of the colourful characters which Cowes has attracted over the years. Beautifully maintained and cared for by most charming ladies with both great knowledge and a real sense of the importance of making such...More

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    Reviewed 21 April 2018 via mobile
    Special collection

    Amazing collection of historical nautical artefacts in the now dining room of a wonderful house still in the family. Well worth a visit.

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    Reviewed 17 January 2018
    Lovely little museum

    Lovely little interesting museum in the heart of Cowes. Loads of old photos. Friendly staff and not expensive

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    Reviewed 23 November 2017
    A great little museum and reception venue

    The Prospect is jammed-packed with Sir Max Aitken's naval memorabilia, ranging from the 18th to the 20th Centuries. It was closed off last Sunday, and became the location for a splendid wedding anniversary celebration. The guests were not only well looked after by the young...More

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    Reviewed 12 September 2017
    A little gem of a museum

    It's not often that its possible to see such a wonderful collection of yachting and related memorabilia. It is even less often that it is possible to see it linked to a close personal interest of the person who collected it, in what was and...More

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    Reviewed 6 August 2017
    Interesting small nautical museum

    Interesting little museum and free. Enjoyed talking to the two ladies who were looking after the museum whilst we were there and the fun little dog. I believe this can be hired for events and I think it would make an excellent venue (for a...More

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    Reviewed 29 July 2017 via mobile
    Great nautical museum

    What a smashing museum beautifully curated and very knowledgeable staff who are really enthusiastic - a definite must see for anyone in Cowes especially those interested in historical maritime

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    Reviewed 31 May 2017
    Super venue and catering

    Sir Max Aitken Museum couldn't have looked after us better. Super venue with inside and outside waterfront space, attention to detail was amazing and a great sense of being somewhere special. Would choose this everytime. Angel in My Kitchen were so professionally friendly - canapers...More

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    Reviewed 26 January 2017
    wedding ceremony

    lovely venue for a special day, full of warmth & character. plenty of space for 80/100 persons easy access

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    Reviewed 4 October 2016
    Nice surprise

    This little gem is not always open and staffed by volunteers.Originally a sailmakers loft the main museum space has a number of interesting nautical artifacts and Sir Max's personal trophies from his adventures. As a Nelson buff a nice collection of Nelson memorabilia . The...More

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