The Saint Agnes Museum is a small museum located in the village of Saint Agnes, Cornwall, England. The museum showcases the rich mining heritage of the area, with exhibits on the history of tin mining, the lives of miners, and the geology of the region. The museum is housed in a former chapel and features a collection of mining artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include a recreated mine tunnel, a mineral collection, and a display on the history of the Saint Agnes Mining District. The museum also offers guided tours and special events throughout the year.
Nice little museum, offering everything from mining engine models to surf boards. Lots of old photos and quirky objects for the curious minds, nice options to keep kids busy on a rainy day too
Small, but excellent, collection that gives good interpretation of life & industry in the Parish. Very helpful family-history records useful for those with overseas connections
**New for 2024 season** We have a wonderful mining presentation based around West Wheal Kitty which is the mine that's based in the village proper. It's behind the left hand side of Vicarage Road and the display has lots of old photographs. There is a beautiful working model of the beam engine that has kindly been donated by the family of the late Ian Yarwood of Syston in Leicestershire who that lovingly built it. St. Agnes Museum is an award winning museum specifically all about St. Agnes and villages/hamlets and there is plenty to see and read. People visit from all over the world and enjoy the displays. They have a virtual reality corner where you can don a headset and go back in time to experience the harbour as it was before the last time it was destroyed for good. There is a video train journey on the old Chacewater to Newquay stretch of railway. There is a leatherback turtle that was washed up on the beach and a story about what happened to him. There's a display all about St. Agnes surfing and well known surfers. The museum is staffed by volunteer stewards and curator that all live in or around the village. It is well worth a visit if you are a visitor to the village and it is only a five minute walk from the library car park. New for 2022 is a locally made pottery display, a display about local philanthropist John Passmore Edwards and a miniature model of the St. Agnes railway station. There's a 'cuckoo hunt' for children to investigate and note in exchange for a badge. We have a local genealogy corner with some useful resources to help with researching family history. We also sell gift items and memorabilia (most made by locals such as pottery, books, toys, Blue Hills jewellery and ornamental goods) and have shelves full of local books which include mining, maps, local artists, our history, walks, people of note... Entry is free but donations are welcomed. Please note that dogs are not allowed into the Museum building but are welcome to the graveyard and must be kept on a lead. Please be respectful pick up after your dog. We are open 10.30am to 4.15pm, seven days a week between April 1st to October 31st. The 2023 season is coming to an end and we shall close the doors for the winter on the 31st October. We'll be in and out working on the displays and fittings so if you don't make it over the next three weeks we shall see you in the spring of 2024.
A delightful little museum packed with exhibits from maritime and War history to surfing. They even have a real leatherback turtle! There are many interesting pieces and free entry makes it a no-brainer. Definitely worth a visit even if you just pop in.
Wonderful museum, varied displays and the gentlemen who were behind the counter were lovely. Great way to spend an hour or two.
Wonderful historical place. Information about largest producer of TIN and how people worked here in Cornwall. Industrial Revolution and how the world changed with production of tin. Being a medical doctor I found medical instruments no longer in use, I also saw a old stethoscope, hypodermic syringe, ancient ENT surgical instruments. Found 3 military medals similar to the medals that my dad got during World War II.
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good for kids
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Nice little museum, offering everything from mining engine models to surf boards. Lots of old photos and quirky objects for the curious minds, nice options to keep kids busy on a rainy day too
Small, but excellent, collection that gives good interpretation of life & industry in the Parish. Very helpful family-history records useful for those with overseas connections
**New for 2024 season** We have a wonderful mining presentation based around West Wheal Kitty which is the mine that's based in the village proper. It's behind the left hand side of Vicarage Road and the display has lots of old photographs. There is a beautiful working model of the beam engine that has kindly been donated by the family of the late Ian Yarwood of Syston in Leicestershire who that lovingly built it. St. Agnes Museum is an award winning museum specifically all about St. Agnes and villages/hamlets and there is plenty to see and read. People visit from all over the world and enjoy the displays. They have a virtual reality corner where you can don a headset and go back in time to experience the harbour as it was before the last time it was destroyed for good. There is a video train journey on the old Chacewater to Newquay stretch of railway. There is a leatherback turtle that was washed up on the beach and a story about what happened to him. There's a display all about St. Agnes surfing and well known surfers. The museum is staffed by volunteer stewards and curator that all live in or around the village. It is well worth a visit if you are a visitor to the village and it is only a five minute walk from the library car park. New for 2022 is a locally made pottery display, a display about local philanthropist John Passmore Edwards and a miniature model of the St. Agnes railway station. There's a 'cuckoo hunt' for children to investigate and note in exchange for a badge. We have a local genealogy corner with some useful resources to help with researching family history. We also sell gift items and memorabilia (most made by locals such as pottery, books, toys, Blue Hills jewellery and ornamental goods) and have shelves full of local books which include mining, maps, local artists, our history, walks, people of note... Entry is free but donations are welcomed. Please note that dogs are not allowed into the Museum building but are welcome to the graveyard and must be kept on a lead. Please be respectful pick up after your dog. We are open 10.30am to 4.15pm, seven days a week between April 1st to October 31st. The 2023 season is coming to an end and we shall close the doors for the winter on the 31st October. We'll be in and out working on the displays and fittings so if you don't make it over the next three weeks we shall see you in the spring of 2024.
A delightful little museum packed with exhibits from maritime and War history to surfing. They even have a real leatherback turtle! There are many interesting pieces and free entry makes it a no-brainer. Definitely worth a visit even if you just pop in.
Wonderful museum, varied displays and the gentlemen who were behind the counter were lovely. Great way to spend an hour or two.
Wonderful historical place. Information about largest producer of TIN and how people worked here in Cornwall. Industrial Revolution and how the world changed with production of tin. Being a medical doctor I found medical instruments no longer in use, I also saw a old stethoscope, hypodermic syringe, ancient ENT surgical instruments. Found 3 military medals similar to the medals that my dad got during World War II.
