Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology - Maritime Heritage Centre

About the Exhibition

Discover a hidden underwater world!

Come to the Underwater Archaeology Centre at Fort Victoria to learn about the fascinating local maritime heritage. Hear about the unfortunate ships that have been claimed by the treacherous seas around the Island. Learn about the work of maritime archaeologists and the Lost Land that has been discovered beneath the Solent.

Fun for all the family

Discover all this through artifact displays, videos, interactives and much, much more. Follow Professor Archie O’Logy’s Porthole Trail to become an Archie-ologist. There is something for all the family!

Save your Local History
The Underwater Archaeology Centre has become an educational hub for the community, schools and dive groups. Within the Exhibition, the work of the Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology is displayed to help teach people about the maritime history of the area. This demonstrates the importance of conserving and recording our maritime archaeological heritage for everyone to see and enjoy.