Museum of Cornish Life
About This Museum
People come to Helston for the famous Furry Dance, but they stay for the stories at this incredible museum. Tucked away in the old market town, it feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping into your Cornish grandmother's attic, if her attic spanned a whole historic building. You'll find everything from a reconstructed fisherman's cottage, smelling faintly of tar and salt, to the massive beam engine that once powered the town's waterworks. It’s a wonderfully unpretentious and deeply personal look at how people have lived and worked here for generations.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the beautifully detailed Helston tradesman's shopfront, preserved right down to the old advertisements. The agricultural gallery is a highlight too, where you can get up close to the kind of heavy machinery that shaped the landscape.
Visitor Information
It's right on Market Place in Helston – you really can't miss it. Best of all? Entry is free, though a donation is always appreciated to help keep this local gem thriving.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in Helston's former Grammar School and Market House, a charming mix of historic buildings that gives the place its wonderfully eclectic and authentic feel.
Contact & Location
Address: Market Place, Helston, Cornwall, England, TR13 8SX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1326 564027
Website: Visit Website
