Marazion Museum

★★★★★ 4.3/5 (487 reviews) Very Good

About This Museum

Tucked away in a charming old building on Market Place, right in the heart of Marazion, you'll find this absolute gem of a museum. It's the perfect rainy-day escape after a blustery walk along the coast. Inside, it feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping into the town's collective memory, with every object telling a local story. You can easily lose an hour here, piecing together the rich history of this corner of Cornwall.

Collection Highlights

Don't miss the intricate model of St Michael's Mount showing its medieval appearance and the fascinating collection of pilchard fishing gear that speaks to the town's maritime roots. I was particularly drawn to the displays of vintage photographs that show Marazion's streets and characters from a bygone era.

Visitor Information

It's run by wonderfully knowledgeable volunteers, so opening times can be seasonal—best to check their social media before you pop in. Entry is by a small, very reasonable donation.

Architecture & Building

Housed in a classic, whitewashed Cornish stone building that blends seamlessly with the rest of the historic market square; it feels authentically part of the town's fabric.