Ferguson Family Museum
Privately owned museum on a Freshwater farm about the inventor Harry Ferguson, with tractors, aircraft and racing cars; visits by appointment only.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Ferguson Family Museum opened in 2003 and is a privately owned collection belonging to the grandson of Harry Ferguson. It stands beside a working farm at Kings Manor Farm near Freshwater, close to the River Yar estuary. Ferguson grew up as one of eleven children on an Irish farm and became one of the best-known inventors of the 20th century. He is remembered above all for the small grey Ferguson tractor, but he also made advances in aviation and motor racing.
The collection shows his life and interests in agriculture, flying and racing. Exhibits include a Ferguson Brown tractor, a Ferguson TE 20, a Ferguson P99 racing car, a Black Tractor, a Fordson Model F, a plough and a monoplane, together with photographs and personal items. The curator, Peter Warr, worked for Ferguson for many years and tells visitors stories and anecdotes about him. Enthusiasts and clubs are welcome by prior arrangement, and the museum can also be hired for club meetings and annual general meetings.
Highlights
- Tractors from Harry Ferguson’s career, including a Ferguson Brown and a TE 20
- Ferguson P99 racing car
- Monoplane and farm machinery
- Photographs and personal items
- Talks and anecdotes from a curator who worked for Ferguson
Permanent exhibition
- Harry Ferguson collection – Tractors, farm machinery, a monoplane and racing cars, with photographs and personal items from Ferguson’s life.
- Founded
- 2003
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Visitors park near the farm office without blocking anything in the farmyard and then report to the office.
The museum warns that a satnav may lead to the wrong place. From Yarmouth cross the estuary bridge, climb Hallets Shute and turn left at the top into Pixley Hill, which becomes Copse Lane. After about 1 mile the farm entrance is a narrow lane on the left, just after Ronstan Gardens and opposite Regina Road. The museum recommends the Wightlink Lymington to Yarmouth ferry, and it is a short walk from Yarmouth village.
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum can be hired as a venue for club meetings and annual general meetings.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | Visits are arranged by phone. The curator gives information and anecdotes about Harry Ferguson. |
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