The museum is housed in a Georgian building on Fore Street in central Lostwithiel. It was originally the Corn Exchange and has also been a school-room, a butchers, a magistrate's court, a Fire Station and the town jail.
The museum was opened on 21st August 1971 and it is now is now a fully accredited museum and a registered charity, which is run entirely by volunteers.
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2025 SEASON
The museum re-opens on Monday 7th April 2025 and will close on Saturday 1st November 2025.
Opening Hours as follows:-
Monday to Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday from 11.00am to 1.00pm.
Town Heritage Walks re-start on Wednesday 9th April 2025 and finish on Wednesday 29th October 2025.
Window Display March 2025
The window display for March 2025 highlights the history of Cornish Mining
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