Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
11 February 2013
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
Museums in West Cornwall
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
The garden and museum preserve the work of one of St Ives' most revered 20th century artists. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and workshop are kept much as they were when she lived and worked there. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
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Penlee House Gallery and Museum
The country's best collection of works by the legendary Newlyn School'.
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Helston Folk Museum
The artefacts here sprawl across two floors and five halls. Well laid out, the museum charts the social history of the area with evocative exhibitions.
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King Edward Mine Museum
The oldest complete mine site left in Cornwall. Seasonal opening so please check their Website for times.
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Constantine Heritage Collection
All aspects of Constantine's history are laid bare here.
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Isles of Scilly Museum
Learn all about the Isles of Scilly at this interesting museum where you will find a rich collection of Romano-British artefacts, local art and wild flowers during summer months.
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Marazion Museum
A good place to visit when the weather isn't up to scratch. This museum can be found on the ground floor of the Town Hall where the original town gaol could be found and a typical cell has been reconstructed along with other town regalia and artefacts.
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Museums in West Cornwall
'Visit some of the 9 Museums in West Cornwall. Find out about the history of West Cornwall and its locals, as rated by other visitors.'
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
6 June 2012
The garden and museum preserve the work of one of St Ives' most revered 20th century artists. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and workshop are kept much as they were when she lived and worked there. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
Penlee House Gallery and Museum
30 June 2011
The country's best collection of works by the legendary Newlyn School'.
Helston Folk Museum
10 May 2011
The artefacts here sprawl across two floors and five halls. Well laid out, the museum charts the social history of the area with evocative exhibitions.
King Edward Mine Museum
20 October 2008
The oldest complete mine site left in Cornwall. Seasonal opening so please check their Website for times.
Constantine Heritage Collection
All aspects of Constantine's history are laid bare here.
Isles of Scilly Museum
Learn all about the Isles of Scilly at this interesting museum where you will find a rich collection of Romano-British artefacts, local art and wild flowers during summer months.
Marazion Museum
A good place to visit when the weather isn't up to scratch. This museum can be found on the ground floor of the Town Hall where the original town gaol could be found and a typical cell has been reconstructed along with other town regalia and artefacts.
Wayside Folk Museum
The history of the area all the way back to 3,000BC.