Welcome to Museums in Cornwall!
Cornwall is a land of museums and many of these are run entirely by volunteers and enthusiasts. Reflecting a strong sense of place, these museums and their objects tell the story of Cornwall and its people from prehistory to the present day through the things our ancestors left behind.
Did you know that Garibaldi left his cloak behind when he received a hero's welcome in Cornwall and that the House of Commons was lit for 60 years by limelight, a Cornish invention? Or that Newlyn and St Ives hosted international art colonies while Cornish miners left in droves for a better life overseas?
We hope that this web site will inspire you to get out and about to explore the real Cornwall. Cornish museums are more than just wet weather refuges, they are also an excellent place to recover from too much sun.
Forget calamine lotion! On hot days simply find your nearest museum!
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Latest museum news
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Digital Film and Photography Volunteers
We have volunteer opportunities to take part in our Digital Film & Photographic Project.
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Early Christmas suggestion
Online sale of a book about a favourite holiday spot for many, packed with images to conjure up memories and including stories from the locals to add to your knowledge and enjoyment when you return.
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Perranzabuloe Museum Book
Want to find out more about Perranzabuloe Parish? Purchasing the museum's photographic book will tell you more about Perranzabuloe Parish and the locals' stories of the area while the museum is closed.
Upcoming events
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We we hope to re open in March 2021
02 March 2021 to 30 October 2021
The museum