Saint Agnes Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of a historic Cornish village, the Saint Agnes Museum is a real labour of love by the local community. It feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping into a well-kept treasure chest, packed with stories from the area's tin-mining past and rugged coastal life. You'll find everything from delicate Victorian lace to hefty mineral specimens, all telling the tale of how this landscape shaped its people. It’s an intimate and wonderfully personal place that makes history feel immediately relevant.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the beautifully detailed model of the local Wheal Friendly mine, which gives you a real sense of the industry that once dominated these hills. The collection of old photographs showing St Agnes surfers from decades ago is also a fascinating glimpse into an earlier beach culture.
Visitor Information
Housed in the old St Agnes station, it's right at the start of the coastal path—perfect for combining a bit of culture with a breathtaking cliff walk. It's run by enthusiastic volunteers, so opening hours can be seasonal; best to check their website before you pop in.
Architecture & Building
The museum is charmingly housed in the original Victorian railway station building, a single-story structure of local stone that still very much feels like its old self.
Contact & Location
Address: Saint Agnes, Plantation Road, Liss, East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, GU33 7NY, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1872 552301
Website: Visit Website
