Museums In Cornwall


Helston Folk Museum

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Helston Folk Museum
Old Butter Market
Market Place
Helston
TR13 8TH

Museum School Resources
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Contact Person               

Janet Spargo

 

T - 01326 564027

 

F - 01326 569714

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Entry Charges                                            Free to all Kerrier residents

                                                                      Other:

                                                                      Adults £2.00
                                                                      Children under 16 years free -

                                                                      Free entry to all on Saturdays
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Governing Body                                         Kerrier District Council

Opening Hours During Week 

                     Opening Season During Year                           

Mon-Fri                   10:00 – 1:00

Holiday periods     10:00-4:00

10:00 – 1:00     10:00-4:00

               All Year (closed for 1 week at Christmas)


 Museum registered?

YES

 Applied for Accreditation?

NO

 Already Accredited?

NO

 Type of Museum

Social History

 Types of Collection

Agricultural Heritage, Archaeology, Communications, Costume, Fishing, Folklore, Geology, Industrial heritage, Local History, Machinery, Mining, Military, Shipping, Social History, Tools, Weapons

 Facilities

Toilets, Disabled Access (ground floor only), Shop, Children's Activities

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 Description

Housed in the former butter and meat markets, now also the Drill Hall, the museum was established in 1949.  The collection is mainly Victorian and covers all aspects of life on the Lizard Peninsula.  Additions in recent times include an Early Learning Area, art and costume galleries and a shop.


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