Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre
Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
Charlestown
St Austell
PL25 3NJ
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Contact Person | Rose Fugler |
| T - 01726 69897 |
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Entry Charges Adults £5.95, Children 10-16 £2.95 under 10 free, Concession £3.95
(Prices subject to change)
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Governing Body Privately Owned
Opening Hours During Week | Opening Season During Year | ||
March-October | March-October | ||
Mon-Fri | 10:00 – 5:00 | ||
Sat-Sun | 10:00 – 5:00 | ||
Museum registered? | NO |
Applied for Accreditation? | NO |
Already Accredited? | NO |
Type of Museum | Industrial Heritage, Local & Family History, Maritime, Smuggling, Specialist - SHIPWRECKS |
Types of Collection | Industrial Heritage, Local History, Machinery, Shipping, Smuggling |
Facilities | Toilets, Cafe, Disabled Access, Parking (Pay and Display nearby), Shop, Dog Friendly (on leads) |
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Description | The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. Originally a dry house for china clay on underground tunnels that visitors can explore. On display are large collections of minerals and early mining equipment giving insights into industrial and social heritage. |
To visit this museum's own web site, CLICK HERE
