Heritage & Museums in Cornwall
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Heritage & Museums in Cornwall
West Cornwall
Land's End
Geevor Tin Mine
Discover Cornwall's mining heritage at this excellent museum. Guided underground trips as well as surface tours available.
Land's End / St Just
Levant Mine & Beam Engine
Spectacular cliff top location for this beautifully restored engine house complete with working beam engine.
Penzance
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Fascinating museum about the biggest telegraph station in the world and full of fun activities for all ages, including science interactives.
Penzance
Penlee House, Museum and Gallery
The only Cornish public gallery specialising in the Newlyn School artists (c.1880 - c.1940) including Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and Laura Knight.
St Ives
Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden
A wonderful exhibition dedicated to the life, work and memory of the 20th century sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth. (Verified open.)
Nr. Helston
Poldark Mine
Follow in the footsteps of 18th Century Cornish Tin Miners on the Most Atmospheric Mine Tour in Britain - an adventure unlike any other!
Falmouth
National Maritime Museum
Sitting with a toe in the sea, on the edge of Falmouth harbour in Cornwall, the multi-award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall delivers so much more than you might expect.
Falmouth
Cornish Maritime Trust
Founded in 1994, the Trust has four historic working vessels, which have been restored to sailing condition.
Truro
The Royal Cornwall Museum
Cornwall's oldest and most prestigious museum. Internationally famed for its exciting range of fascinating exhibits, the museum was founded in 1818.
Redruth
Mineral Tramways Cycle Routes
Discover the history of Cornwall's famous mining industry as you explore the six traffic-free Mineral Tramways walking and cycling trails. For a fascinating insight into the region's industrial heritage, visit King Edward Mine Museum, where you can learn about the tin mining industry before setting out to explore the historic tramway routes between Hayle, Portreath and Devoran
Redruth
East Pool Mine
At the very heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site sit these two great beam engines, originally powered by high-pressure steam boilers introduced by local hero Richard Trevithick.
North Cornwall
Tintagel
Tintagel Old Post Office
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.
Tintagel
Tintagel Castle
For a magical day out in Cornwall, take the family to Tintagel Castle. Set high on the rugged North Cornwall coast, offers dramatic views, and its fascinating ruins and stunning beach cafe make it a perfect day trip.
Bodmin
Bodmin Jail
An all weather family attraction with licensed bar and restaurant, housing a museum in the last County Jail in Cornwall, closed in 1927.
South Cornwall
St Austell
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum
The UK's only China Clay Museum plus so much more - a historic trail through 19th century clay works, nature trail, children's play area and adventure trail. Coffee shop and gift shop.
St Austell
St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre
Walk through the Victorian Brewery and experience the whole brewing process — find out about the secret spring that supplies our water and learn about the crucial fermentation stage.
St Austell
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Museum
A "working" 18th century port, a favourite location with film makers around the world. Square rigged sailing ships often in the harbour together with an excellent visitor centre.
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