Museums in Cornwall
Museums Local Directory Listings,
Fascinating collection of artefacts from Gibralter in 1702 until 1959 including George Washington's Masonic Bible, Uniforms, Letters,Documents, Paintings, Photographs, Regimental Silver and Chinaware.
The Helston Folk Museum provides a unique and uncommercialised insight into the lives and history of the people of Helston and the Lizard area.
Helston Museum is one of the largest folk museums in the South West,....
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Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, St Ives
Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall, TR261AD
Visiting the museum is a unique experience, which offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important 20th Century artists. Opening times are; March- October every day 10:00am-....
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Bodmin Town Museum
OPEN : Easter-September, Mon-Fri 10.30am-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-2.30pm
October, Mon-Sat 10.30am-2.30pm, closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Local history museum.
Admission free. Voluntary staffing.
Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Centre, Pendeen
Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR197EW
Until 1990 Geevor was a working tin mine. Here tin was won for centuries in workings which eventually stretched far out beneath the sea. Now Geevor is the largest mining history site in Britain. It is the only place....
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Moseley Museum, Tolgus Mount, Redruth
Tumblydown Farm, Tolgus Mount, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2TA
Privately owned industrial narrow gauge tramway, toy and mining museum. Free to all visitors, open by appointment all year round. To arrange a visit call Colin Saxton on 01209 211191.
Museum of Submarine Telegraphy, Porthcurno
Eastern House, Porthcurno, Penzance, TR196JX
A hidden secret and a wealth of fascinating facts, this wartime communication centre was a secret base from which contact was maintained with all parts of the British Empire and beyond.
Pendennis Castle, Castle Drive, Falmouth
Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR114LP
Cornwall's Greatest Fortress. Journey through 450 years of history at Pendennis from Tudor times to World War II. Explore the hands-on Discovery Centre. Experience the sights and sounds of battle on the Tudor gun deck.....
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penlee Park, Penzance
Morrab Rd, Penzance, Cornwall, TR184HE
Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is an elegant gallery set within a Victorian house and park. The permanent collection of fine art is actively being developed through purchase, gifts, bequests and long-term....
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Poldark Mining Co Ltd, Wendron
Poldark Mine Heritage Complex, Wendron, Helston, TR130ER
Step back into Cornish history. Free site admission. Guided underground tours. Amusements & children's play area. Fun for all the family. Restaurant & gift shop. New craft workshops. All weather attraction. An unusual....
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