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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Clay Walks and Wheal Martyn set the tempo for dance in Museums
Wheal Martyn sprang, sang, danced and drummed with creativity and energy on 14th and 15th June with the spectacular performance of Clay Walks.
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Family History Discovery Day
South East Cornwall Museums Forum present The Grand Family History Discovery Day Discover your ancestors, your heritage and your roots.
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Plastic free Perranporth
Chris Easton welcomed pupils from Goonhavern school to talk to them about the problems of plastic washed up on the beach.
Upcoming events
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Create wild art
22 August 2018
Tintagel Old Post Office
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Hemmed In
18 June 2018 to 04 September 2018
Helston Museum
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St Ives Stories
09 September 2018
Tate St Ives
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Toddle Tate
11 September 2018
Tate St Ives
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Rural St Hilary: Life in a farming community: Lecture by David Thomas, Archivist Cornwall Council
12 September 2018
The Old Schoolroom, St Hilary Churchtown, Nr Goldsithney TR20 9DQ
