Helston Folk Museum
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 | 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. |
