100 Treasures and Curiosities draws on the extensive collection of Carisbrooke Castle Museum to reveal some of the Isle of Wights most significant and historic stories, alongside some more unusual tales from the Islands past. Established by Princess Beatrice in 1898, the museum was intended to be a treasury of objects illustrative of the history of the island and in the 125 years since, the museums collection has grown to comprise of over 35,000 objects ranging from the everyday to the exotic, from utilitarian to pure novelty. Today, Carisbrooke Castle Museum is a charity-run independent accredited museum and remains dedicated to the Islands rich and varied history.