Moseley Heritage Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on the rolling grounds of Tumblydown Farm, the Moseley Heritage Museum feels more like a personal invitation into Cornwall's past than a formal institution. It grew organically from a private collection, a passion project that clearly outgrew its humble beginnings. You won't find sterile, silent halls here; the air is alive with the scent of old wood and the palpable weight of local stories. It’s the kind of place where history feels handled, not just displayed.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its stunning array of Cornish mineral specimens, glittering geodes and native tin ores that speak directly to the region's industrial soul. A beautifully preserved Victorian-era farm cart sits not on a pedestal, but as if it just rolled in from the fields. Personal effects from local families—a christening gown, well-thumbed ledgers—add an intimate, human scale to the broader historical narrative.
Visitor Information
It's compact enough to enjoy in an hour or two, but you'll likely find yourself lingering. Do check their seasonal opening times before you head over, as it's not always open daily.
Architecture & Building
Housed within converted farm buildings, the museum is all rustic stone walls and weathered wood beams. The architecture is purely functional and charmingly unpretentious, making the old agricultural structures themselves a key part of the exhibit.
Contact & Location
Address: Moseley Heritage Museum, Redruth to Pool and Camborne Bypass, Redruth, Cornwall, England, TR15 3TA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1209 211191
