Smuggling Museum Museums
The Museum of Smuggling History was opened in 1973 with the help of the local council. The study of 700 years of smuggling methods, and the gathering of the necessary artefacts has been the lifelong work of Ron Dowling RNVR, after being in contraband control in Aden at the beginning of World War II.
Nowhere else in the world can such a collection of smuggling artefacts be seen. In the museum you can see the many ingenious ways of smuggling, the most unlikely things smuggled, life sized models of personalities from the smuggling past, and maybe even catch a glimpse of their very own ghost.
Open 1st April to end of September. Special rates and questionnaires for school parties. .
Attraction Details
For enquiries about Smuggling Museum, please contact the attraction using the details below.
Address£2.80 / £1.40, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1UL
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
Hotels near Smuggling Museum
Staying overnight in Ventnor?
Wondering where to stay that's close to Smuggling Museum? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near Ventnor in Ventnor.
Little Rannoch
Little Rannoch is located between Ventnor and St Lawrence, on the Isle of Wight. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy views over the garden and out to the sea. The studio apartment benefits from its own private entrance, and a small.
Lisle Combe
Lisle Combe is a family run B&B set in St Lawrence, on the Isle of Wight. Ventnor Botanic Garden is just 0.8 miles away.
Westgate Cottage
A 17th-century stone cottage on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, Westgate Cottage is found in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty..
St Maur
Located in a Victorian villa in one of the most beautiful areas on the coast of the Isle of Wight, St Maur is a family run guest house. Free parking is possible on site, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout..
Albert Apartment
Albert Apartment is a holiday home set in Ventnor, 49 km from Bournemouth. The property features views of the city and is 37 km from Southampton. An oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.
Victoria Apartment
Located 49 km from Bournemouth, Victoria Apartment offers accommodation in Ventnor. The property is 37 km from Southampton and boasts views of the city. The kitchen comes with an oven.
View all hotels in Ventnor
Ratings
Have you been to Smuggling Museum? Please rate this attraction to assist others.
How many thumbs for Smuggling Museum?