Museum list
We've created a handy A-Z list of all the museums we work with in Cornwall, giving you a one-stop shop to find your perfect cultural experience in Cornwall. From east to west, north to south, we've got a museum or gallery that will suit all tastes.
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Antony House
Torpoint
18th-Century house set within a magnificent landscape garden, still home to the Carew Pole family: discover the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum
St Ives
Gain a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important 20th century artists with a visit to the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Scultpure Garden, previously Trewyn studio, where the artist lived and worked.
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Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum
Bodmin
Bodmin Keep has been standing proudly near the centre of town for over 150 years: built in 1859, it has buzzed with military activity throughout the ages, making it Bodmin's most prestigious historical building.
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Bodmin Town Museum
THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID REGULATIONS Family-friendly local history museum in the heart of Bodmin, with artefacts, photographs and displays telling stories of life in the town.
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Botallack Mine
St Just
Botallack Mine, situated on the cliffs north of the village, is one of Cornwall's most famous and photographed historic mine sites: the Crowns engine houses pumped water from the undersea levels and hauled minerals and men up the Boscawen shaft.
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Bude Castle Heritage Centre
Bude
The Bude Castle was once the home of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney the inventor of the Steam Carriage; the building now displays objects and exhibitions related to the history of Bude and Stratton and the surrounding parishes.
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Callington Heritage Centre
Callington
Small but friendly, the Heritage Centre is housed in an old chapel within the Town Cemetery: this building dates from the latter half of the 19th century, but has recently been refurbished.
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Constantine Museum
Falmouth
Constantine is one of the largest villages in Cornwall and has had its own local history museum since June 2005, dedicated to the agricultural, mining, quarrying and social history of the area.
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Cotehele
Saltash
Cotehele is a medieval house, rebuilt in Tudor times with later alterations, owned by the Edgcumbes from 1353 until it passed to the National Trust in 1947.
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Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum
Davidstow
The Davidstow Airfield and Cornwall at War Museum is located on part of the old WW2 airfield RAF Davidstow Moor: it covers about two acres and holds thousands of items in 18 separate buildings.
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East Pool Mine
Redruth
At the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site sit two great beam engines, originally powered by high-pressure steam boilers introduced by Richard Trevithick: they are a reminder of Cornwall's days as a centre of industry, engineering and innovation.
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Elliott’s Grocery Store
Saltash
A grocery store from the last century presenting the visitor with a time capsule of days gone by when personal service and home deliveries were the order of the day: take a trip back in time to the 1970s.
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Falmouth Art Gallery
Falmouth
Falmouth Art Gallery is family friendly and free, and one of the leading art galleries in the South West: the town's art collection features works by major artists including Edward Burne-Jones, Charles Napier Hemy, Alfred Munnings and Henry Scott Tuke.
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Fowey Museum
Fowey
Fowey museum may be a one room affair, housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town dating back to the 15th century, but it is packed to the ceiling with artefacts illustrating some of the rich and varied history of this harbour town and its inhabitants.
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Geevor Tin Mine
Pendeen
Perched on the coastline, Geevor Tin Mine is the largest preserved tin mining site in Europe: last working in 1990, it is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and now introduces thousands of visitors each year to the once thriving Cornish tin industry.
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Gerrans Parish Heritage and Information Centre
Gerrans
The history of the parish is illustrated with displays depicting Farming through the Ages, the Fishing Industry, Education, Domesday Book entries, the Manors, World Wars, Coastguards, Churches, Chapels and much more.
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Godolphin
Helston
Discover Godolphin, one of the most fashionable houses in Cornwall in the 17th century: long since abandoned, you can soak up the atmosphere of peace and antiquity as you explore this romantic home.
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Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre
Grampound
A small village with a BIG history: the Heritage Centre tells the story of the individuals who have made their mark on this place since ancient times and ensures that this knowledge is recorded for future generations.
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Hayle Heritage Centre
Hayle
Hayle Heritage Centre provides a fascinating history of the town and surrounding area of Hayle, with a number of permanent exhibitions and a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops for both adults and children.
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Isles of Scilly Museum
St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Our Museum is on the Move! See several satellite exhibitions in various venues around the five islands, visit our new displays in the Town Hall and download our augmented reality walking companion app to explore shipwrecks around Scilly.
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King Edward Mine
Camborne
The oldest complete mine site in Cornwall, King Edward Mine Museum in Troon near Camborne specialises in the history of Cornish mining, telling the remarkable story of how the mine has survived for 100 years.
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Lanhydrock
Bodmin
Lanhydrock is the perfect country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home: follow in the footsteps of the Robartes family, walking in the 17th century Gallery, amongst the rare book collection under the remarkable ceiling.
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Lawrence House Museum, Launceston
Launceston
A delightful local museum, situated in a fine Georgian house in the heart of Launceston, containing themed rooms over three floors and a wonderful garden with fine views, ideal for picnics on fine days.
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Leach Pottery
St Ives
Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, the Leach Pottery is probably the most famous and certainly the most influential studio pottery in the world: today it is a living tribute to Bernard Leach and his legacy.
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Levant Mine and Beam Engine
St Just
In its dramatic cliff-top setting on the edge of the Atlantic ocean, Levant was, for 110 years, 'the queen of Cornwall's submarine mines' with undersea levels stretching over a mile out under the sea at a depth of over 600 metres.
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Liskeard and District Museum
Liskeard
Learn about the history of Liskeard and local people, trades, crafts and the important mining heritage of the town in this interactive and family friendly museum: also home to the largest collection of toys in Cornwall.
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Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Lizard
The only Lighthouse you can climb in Cornwall awaits you: climb to the top of this 260 year old Lighthouse, discover its secrets, enjoy a fun and interactive visitor experience and take in the breathtaking views.
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Lostwithiel Museum
Lostwithiel
The museum is housed in a listed Georgian building on Fore Street: it was originally the Corn Exchange and has also been a school-room, a butchers, then a magistrate's court and the town jail - nowadays the building houses the Guildhall above the museum.
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Mary Newman’s Cottage
Saltash
This Grade 11 listed cottage is the oldest building in Saltash, dating from around 1480: the furniture and utensils give the interior a truly atmospheric feel, and visitors can wear period clothing and play Elizabethan games.
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Mevagissey Museum
Mevagissey
Located on Mevagissey's fabulous inner fishing harbour, the museum houses a number of collections of local interest and is its self housed in a old building dating back to 1745 when it was used for the construction and repair of smuggling vessels.
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Mount Edgcumbe House
Torpoint
Mount Edgcumbe is a stately home located in the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, enjoying a magnificent setting in South East Cornwall and overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar.
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Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
Helston
Step through the unassuming doors of The Museum of Cornish Life, Helston, for a truly breath-taking surprise: the museum is housed in the town’s historic Market Buildings and contains thousands of objects that will keep you fascinated and entertained.
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Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Boscastle
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia: the museum has been located in Boscastle for fifty years and is amongst Cornwall's most popular museums.
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
National Maritime Museum Cornwall celebrates the incredible maritime history of Falmouth, Cornwall and how the sea influences global culture: explore 15 family friendly galleries over 5 floors.
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Newlyn Art Gallery
Penzance
Newlyn Art Gallery exists because of a long history of contemporary art making in the far west of Cornwall and has celebrated contemporary art and supported the artists that produce it for more than 120 years.
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Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum
Newquay
Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum provides a number of themed exhibitions relating to Newquay and Cornwall's historical and cultural heritage together with a variety of general displays and exhibitions.
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Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol, Looe
East Looe
The Museum and Gaol is contained in a 15th century listed building with a fascinating display of Looe’s past: the building itself retains many of its Medieval features, ancient cells and the original raised magistrates bench.
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Padstow Museum
Padstow
Our mission is to welcome all, especially our younger generation, to record and protect the social history of this unique seaport: we are family friendly, our volunteers are there to help by explaining and helping with your queries.
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Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Penzance
Penlee House is the only Cornish venue specialising in the Newlyn School and early St Ives artists and is set in a building that was a Victorian family home, surrounded by a sub-tropical park formed from the original garden.
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Penryn Town Museum
Penryn
Penryn museum is located in the centre of the town on the ground floor of the town hall: it's collections covers every aspect of Penryn’s fascinating history including toys, household objects, advertisements, Glasney stone, lots of historic photographs and much more.
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Perranzabuloe Museum, Perranporth
Perranporth
Displays show the development of the area from its earliest beginnings; the arrival of St Piran; the growth of fishing, farming and mining; the development and closure of the railway; to the tourist resort it has become today.
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PK Porthcurno
Penzance
Since 1870 Porthcurno has been a hub of global communications: discover Cornwall's hidden story and amazing global connections through hands-on exhibitions and live demonstrations, and step back in time in Porthcurno's famous World War Two bunker.
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Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing
Polperro
A small museum located right on the harbourside of the beautiful fishing village of Polperro, containing a fascinating insight into the history of fishing and smuggling from the late 18th century to date.
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Porthmeor Studios and Cellars
St Ives
Porthmeor Studios is a complex of artists' studios, built on top of eighteenth century pilchard cellars below: it is the oldest, possibly the only, such complex in Britain and is unique in its combined heritage of fishing and art.
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Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
Redruth
Redruth OCS is dedicated to honoring, preserving and making public all aspects of Redruth’s rich heritage: the museum contains exhibits on everything from Redruth Brewery to locally-sourced precious stones.
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Royal Cornwall Museum
Truro
'The Royal Cornwall Museum is an essential place to come to if you are fascinated by Cornwall' - Kurt Jackson, artist: if you want to see an Egyptian mummy, explorers' medicine chest and a wide range of Cornish and British art, head to the Royal Cornwall Museum.
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Saltash Heritage
Saltash
Saltash Heritage was formed in 1986 by the late Cornelius 'Corny' Hearl and a group of like minded people who wanted to see the formation of a permanent museum: it aims to collect, promote and research local history in Saltash and surrounding parishes.
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Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Charlestown
Is it gold? Is it adventure? Is it the find, or the journey it took to get there? A world of discovery is waiting, hauled up from beneath the waves or still dwelling underground: come exploring with us in a museum packed to the rafters.
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St Agnes Museum
St Agnes
An award-winning volunteer-run museum comprising artefacts and curios relating to the Parish of St Agnes, a beautiful coastal area with a rich history of tin and copper mining as well as fishing, although today its main trade is tourism.
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St Hilary Heritage Centre
Near Penzance
Discover the fascinating story of St Hilary: with its historic links to St Michael's Mount, it has a rich and celebrated history from pre-historic times to the present day, including unique links with the Newlyn Artists.
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St Ives Museum
St Ives
The museum is located in the heart of the old St Ives fishing community of Downlong, housed in a building that was formaerly a pilchard curing cellar, Bible Christian Chapel then a laundry and cinema.
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Tate St Ives
St Ives
Inspiring art and breath-taking scenery meet at Tate St Ives: perched above Porthmeor Beach with views across the Atlantic Ocean, the gallery showcases some of the best-loved British artworks of the 20th century alongside an ever-changing programme of exhibitions.
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Tintagel Old Post Office
Tintagel
Nestling among the modern buildings of Tintagel high street, this unusual and atmospheric 14th-century yeoman's farmhouse, with a famously wavy roof, beckons the curious to explore.
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Wadebridge and District Museum
Wadebridge
The museum houses a large collection of photographs of Wadebridge and District and is gathering additional artefacts for the collection, including a number of items actually manufactured in Wadebridge.
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Wheal Martyn
St Austell
Dig deep and discover the special ingredient in your everyday life that still shapes Cornwall and the world today…china clay! Set in 26 acres of woodland in the grounds of two former working china clay pits on the outskirts of St Austell, the UK's only china clay museum provides a fascinating day out for all the family.
