Question: Is the museum near to other attractions?
Answer: The museum is near to the Isle of Wight Zoo, Brown’s Golf Course and the beach.
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Question: How long will my visit last?
Answer: The average amount of time spent in the museum by visitors is one and a half hours.
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Question: Are there guided tours?
Answer: No, visitors guide themselves around the displays.
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Question: Is the museum suitable for children?
Answer: The museum was designed for people of all ages and levels of understanding.
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Question: Do you allow dogs into the building?
Answer: We only allow Guide dogs into the museum.
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Question: Is there a hearing loop?
Answer: We have a hearing loop available at the reception, laboratory and within the Education Room.
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Question: Do you have a café?
Answer: No, however Brown’s café is a short walk from the museum.
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Question: Is there access for the disabled?
Answer: Yes. There are also disabled badge holders parking bays.
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Question: I am a student studying/researching a specifc subject can you give some information.
Answer: Please contact Dinosaur Isle's Assistant Curator of Geology - Lorna Steel on 01983 404344 or by e-mail at lorna.steel@iow.gov.uk
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Question: Can I hire the museum for a corporate function?
Answer: You can contact Dinosaur Isle's General Manager Peter Pusey on 01983 404344 or by e-mail at peter.pusey@iow.gov.uk
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Related LinkHas this FAQ answered your query? Question: Is the museum open all year?
Answer: We open 7 days a week all year with the exception of December 24, 25, 26, 31 January 1 when we are closed. There is sometimes a period of shut down during January for maintenance, please contact the Museum or select the link below for more details. -
Related LinkHas this FAQ answered your query? Question: How can I respond to an appeal from the Museum Service for information in connection with a planned exhibition?
Answer: To respond to an appeal from the Museum Service for information in connection with a planned exhibition please contact
John Fletcher
Exhibitions Officer
Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre
Westridge
Brading Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 1QS
01983 814871
museums@iow.gov.uk
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Question: Are you running any public field trips?
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Related LinkHas this FAQ answered your query? Question: I would like to have a fossil identified, who do I talk to?
Answer: Please contact Dinosaur Isle on 01983 404344 or by email at dinosaur@iow.gov.uk.
Alternativly you are welcome to call at the museum and ask for an identification however please be aware that there may be times when we have no one available so it is always best to phone first.
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Question: How can I respond to an appeal from the Museum service for the loan of artefacts in connection with a planned exhibition?
Answer: To respond to an appeal from the Museum Service for the loan of artefacts in connection with a planned exhibition please contact
John Fletcher
Exhibitions Officer
Guildhall
High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1TY
01983 814871
museums@iow.gov.uk
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Question: What are the museum’s admission charges?
Answer: Adults £5
Child £4 (3-15)
Family £16.50 (2+2)
Family £19.50 (2+3)
Student/OAP £4
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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Related LinkHas this FAQ answered your query? Question: I would like to know more about the Isle of Wight Council's museums. Who can I contact?
Answer: If you require more information regarding Cowes Maritime Museum, the Museum of Island History or Newport Roman Villa, please contact Corina Westwood on (01983) 823433.
If you would like to know more about Dinosaur Isle, please phone (01983) 404344.
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