Reference Library
Resources available
We have a small selection of reference files locally researched by our staff, these are readily available for visitors to consult as and when the museum is open (10.30am - 4.30pm) at other times prebook via e mail at museum@chynoweth.co.uk
Our strengths
- Harlyn Bay Burials.
- School records
- Shipping and Maratime
- Mayday Customs
- Shipwreck
- WWI Casulties
- Local Social history
- Railway
- History of the development of Padstow
Facilities available
Visitors are welcome to browse our researched files and ask for further guidance
Other places to visit in the area
We would reccomend a visit to Prideaux Place a historic property dating from Elizabeathan age.
This house and surrounds is used by German Film companies in the production of drama series of Rosmund Plitcher novels
Our Museums
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Learning at the Leach Pottery
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Schools Visits to the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum
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Tudor tours for school groups
Cotehele
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Learning at East Pool Mine
East Pool Mine (National Trust)
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Falmouth Art Gallery's Community Programme
Falmouth Art Gallery
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Learning at Geevor
Geevor Tin Mine
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Learning at Helston Museum
Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
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Learning at the Leach Pottery
Leach Pottery
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Schools and learning
Liskeard and District Museum
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Everyone can be involved at Lostwithiel Museum
LOSTWITHIEL MUSEUM
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Art courses and educational opportunities
Newlyn Art Gallery
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Reference Library
Padstow Museum
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Learning at Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Penlee House Gallery and Museum
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Learning about Perranzabuloe parish
Perranzabuloe Museum in Perranporth
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Wonderful workshops at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno
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Learning at the Royal Cornwall Museum
Royal Cornwall Museum
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Learning at St Agnes Museum
St Agnes Museum
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School Groups Welcome
St Ives Museum
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Schools and teachers at Tate St Ives
Tate St Ives
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Learning at Wheal Martyn
Wheal Martyn
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School groups welcome
Tintagel Old Post Office
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Learning at Porthmeor Studios and Cellars
Porthmeor Studios and Cellars
