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Group Talks and Tours
Exclusive talks and tours available for groups this winter Organise an exclusive visit to the museum for your group when we’re closed to the general public this winter and choose from: A short introduction to the history of the castle … Continue reading
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John Ashburnham: Faithful Servant of King Charles I
This article has been contributed by author Rhoderick W. J. Jones. His book John Ashburnham: Faithful Servant of King Charles I is out now. An exhibition of items from the Ashburnham family collection is currently on display at Carisbrooke Castle … Continue reading
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Royal Locks: hair jewellery, keepsakes and mementos
In the Ashburnham collection, currently on display at Carisbrooke Castle Museum, is a lock of King Charles I’s hair encased in a glass and gold pendent. Taken from the deceased King’s coffin, it may seem like a somewhat grizzly memento … Continue reading
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Community Outreach Restarts
Carisbrooke Castle Museum’s outreach collections are being used in the community again after a two year break due to the pandemic. Lisa Kerley of Inspired Museum and Heritage Learning has developed a programme with the aim of using reminiscence as … Continue reading
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Lower Gallery: History of Carisbrooke Castle
Occupying the former medieval hall at the heart of the Governor’s House, this gallery tells the story of Carisbrooke Castle through six of it’s most famous inhabitants. Isabella de Fortibus A remarkable and powerful woman who controlled vast lands and … Continue reading
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Upper Gallery: Island Stories
Occupying the upper floor of the Governor’s House, these galleries display objects from the museum’s collection which tell the stories of the people, places and ways of living from the Isle of Wight’s past. Our collections have developed over more … Continue reading
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King Charles’ Bedroom
During Charles’s imprisonment at Carisbrooke, this room was used as his bedroom. He was moved to another, more secure, room after his first, failed, escape attempt. Originally built in the 14th century as a ‘solar’ for the Constable of the … Continue reading
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The Ashburnham Collection
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is pleased to show for the first time at the castle a private collection of rare and significant items associated with King Charles I. These objects have been passed down through the family of John Ashburnham, a … Continue reading
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Museum re-opening
We are pleased to announce the museum is now open. We will be open: Monday – Friday 10.30-4.45 (last entry 4.30) Saturday and Sunday 10.30-3.30 To help keep everyone safe we have made some changes to the museum. Please read … Continue reading
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The Watercolour World
Fifty watercolours from Carisbrooke Castle Museum’s collection have been added to a free online database of pre-1900 documentary watercolours from public and private collections around the world. The images from the museum collection join more than 110,000 watercolours from over … Continue reading
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