Sir Max Aitken Museum

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£350 - £950 for Venue Hire

Up to 60

Bedrooms

Exclusive Use

Wedding Licence

The Museum is an iconic 18th century sail loft situated in the heart of Cowes with panoramic views across the Solent. We offer a unique venue which can be individually tailored to your requirements.

Sir Max Aitken Museum Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£350

Maximum Price

£950

You can hire the Museum for your reception only from £350 and we charge £950 to hold a wedding ceremony. We specialise in offering a unique venue for your special day.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Choice of preferred caterers

Sir Max Aitken Museum Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type

Museum

Attraction

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

120

Usual Access Time

09:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

11:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Licence

Venue

Water View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Outdoor Reception Space

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

External Catering Permitted

Cultural Specialists

Sir Max Aitken Museum Full Description

This famous pink building on Cowes High Street provides a historic backdrop for your special day. Originally the home of the renowned press baron and yachting entrepreneur Sir Max Aitken, the Museum was created to house his extraordinary personal collection of paintings and sailing memorabilia. In addition to this wonderful dining/reception room, a large balcony offers guests the chance to enjoy the panorama of the Solent scene with views across to the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Should you wish to be dropped off or collected from your wedding by boat, we have steps giving access to the sea (depending on the tide!). The Museum offers an intimate space for up to 60 people for both your ceremony and reception. A choice of two nominated caterers enables you to create the perfect menu - from a simple afternoon tea to a full seated dinner. We are located in the heart of Cowes, a short walk from the Red Jet ferry service and also within 5 minutes walk of local churches and other amenities. We are here to help with your planning and will be there on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Ruth

We offer a venue that is completely different from any other. As a small charitable organisation we provide an entirely personal service, intended to make your day perfect.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1979

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 10 and 30

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Reviews

(9)

Lauren and Tom Ripard

Happy couple married in September

October 2022

Thank you!

I am just coming back down to earth a week after our wedding and just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you to everyone at the Sir Max Aitken Museum for your help in making our wedding day incredibly special. We particularly appreciate how flexible you all were as we quickly changed the date and rearranged the timings of the day. We would recommend the museum to anyone who is looking to get married in Cowes and we can't wait to come back and visit next summer when we are next home.

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for making Jeremy and Matt's wedding on Saturday such a great success. Everyone loved the Museum and it looked gorgeous with all the flowers in place.

Response from the venue

Thank you - it was a lovely day.

Venue responded

Molly and Rupert

Happy couple married in May

November 2022

Special day

Thank you so much for making Rupert and my wedding celebrations so special - all our guests commented on what a wonder venue the Museum was for our day. From my perspective of organising from afar, it was so easy and straightforward to get the arrangements in place.

Emily and Bertrand

Happy couple married in May

November 2022

Perfect setting

Thank you so much for letting us have our wedding at the Museum, It was such a special day and the the Museum was a perfect setting.

Helen and Gavin

Happy couple married in June

June 2017

We couldn't have wished for a better venue and all the guests absolutely loved the museum.

I just wanted to send you the biggest 'Thankyou' for making Gavin and my day so special. We couldn't have wished for a better venue and all the guests absolutely loved the museum.

Annabel and Carl

Happy couple married in January

January 2017

The Max Aitken Museum truly is a jewel in the Isle of Wight crown.

“Sandie and Ruth are lovely, lovely people and a real credit the Museum. They were both so helpful, as well as being incredibly patient while Annabel and myself were taking our time deciding on seating arrangements etc. All both Annabel and myself have done since the wedding, is sing the praises of the Museum - it was a fantastic day, in an amazing location - The Max Aitken Museum truly is a Jewel in the Isle of Wight Crown, and a place that shouldn't be missed on a visit to the Island."

Sir Max Aitken Museum Location & Contact Details

Website

Phone

Address

83 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AJ, England

Travel Notes

High speed ferries run from Southampton to Cowes and from Portsmouth to Ryde- journey time 25 minutes. There is also a car ferry service from both Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington