


Explore the former home of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, featuring photography exhibitions, vintage cameras, and creative family activities.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
Offers homemade cakes, freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches, traditional afternoon teas and barista coffee
Hours: 7 days a week 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteLovely cafe. Gluten free options.iced ginger cake is excellent The museum is very interesting and informative. I went with my granddaughter who has studied photography. A must see for anyone interested in photography. A delightful find in beautiful surroundings.
Very interesting museum with lots of information, most of the museum is about Julia Margaret Cameron then there are a few rooms about JB Priestley and then some about the IOW festival.
We were give a nice friendly welcome, the free parking was easy enough. Great display of images from Julia Cameron and other photographers. Nice to see her bedroom and study to give an idea of how she lived. Good bookstore and cafe.
Although this museum is a tribute to the photographic works of Julia Cameron and other photographers it also has a permanent exhibition of the Isle of Wight Festivals. It features posters and photos largely from the latest 60's and 1970 when Jimi Hendrix played there. Outside in the garden there's a life-size bronze statue of him too. We visited primarily so that my husband could have a photo of himself with the statue!! A big Hendrix fan, he was also keen to find other items relating to him to add to his collection. He wasn't disappointed! The home of Julia Cameron is quite lovely and the views of the Bay are pretty spectacular, particularly as the sea was wild on Thursday with waves breaking over the walls. The tea room also seems to be very popular with locals and visitors and is worth a visit. The photographic displays are good for anyone interested. I liked the ones of Syria and the far east before those areas were flattened during wars. With an entry cost of less than £7 it should be on everyone's list of places to see on the Isle of Wight
Went for brunch & had a look around the place (which was Julia Margaret Cameron's House) Beautiful views along to Freshwater & Tennyson Down. There's lots of 1970 Isle of Wight Festival) memories & pictures & stories of famous people Inc. Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, etc.etc.etc. Lovely gardens too, with the bronze of Jimi Hendrix.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
