Visiting the Museums in Cornwall

You should book one of the Cornwall holiday cottages for your Newquay holidays so that you can visit the museums in Cornwall. In case you are wondering how to organise your museum tours in Cornwall or what to see, here are some information to help you in your endeavour.

Bodmin Town Museum

If learning about the local history of Cornwall during your Newquay holidays is a cherished dream, visiting the Bodmin Town Museum can help. At this local history museum, you will see a typical Cornish kitchen, a wide collection of minerals, ores and fossils, artefacts, photographs and text relating to the Second World War, agriculture, the fire service, law and order, wildlife, archaeology, railways and Victoriana.

In fact, the types of collection of this museum are categorised into Geology, Military, Local History, Religious History, Archaeology, Agricultural, Bronze Age Culture, and Social History, thus making it easy for visitors to choose the sections that interest them the most.

The Bodmin Town Museum offers various children's activities too, thus making it an entertaining place for even the tiny-tots. Pet owners, especially those having dogs, can visit it without any difficulty as the museum is dog friendly. So, make your plans to visit this place from the Cornwall holiday cottages that you have booked for your sojourn at the place.

Callington Heritage Centre

Located on Liskeard Road in Callington, this museum takes you on a tour of the town of Callington and most of its neighbouring parishes. The chief concern of this museum is to depict the mining history of the area, along with the agricultural past and the social history of the place.

The artefacts and documents of this museum are categorised into Industrial Heritage, Geology, Bronze Age Culture, Religious, Local and Social History.

The Callington Heritage Centre is accessible to disabled people, thus enabling such people to step back in time and enjoy a slice of the past. Even free facilities and access to computer are offered for family history research at this museum.

So, make sure to come to this museum during your Newquay holidays to explore it. You can also visit the museum while staying at the Cornwall holiday cottages.

Falmouth Art Gallery

Falmouth Art Gallery is situated at the Municipal Building of The Moor. It was established in 1978 to house the permanent collection of the town comprising of 100 works on oil and 200 works on paper, most of which were donated by private collectors. Whether you are spending time in one of the Cornwall holiday cottages or are on your Newquay holidays, visiting this nationally accredited museum is worth your time. Some popular collection of this museum include the works by major British artists like Dame Laura Knight RA, Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, Charles Napier Hemy RA, Henry Scott Tuke RA – to name just a few.

These are just a few of the museums you can visit during your Newquay holidays while staying at the Cornwall holiday cottages.

Visit the Museums in Cornwall

Choosing one of the Cornwall holiday cottages for your Newquay holidays is a good idea. The holiday cottages are located near the beaches and other popular tourist attractions. By booking one of the Cornwall holiday cottages you will be making sure that you have a great place to stay at during your Newquay holidays. There are many museums to visit in Cornwall. You can go museum hopping or you can visit one of the museums during the afternoons. Here are a few suggestions for you.

Barbara Hepworth Museum

You can visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum during your Newquay holidays.

The museum is home to a good collection of sculptures from some of the well known artists in the United Kingdom during the 20th century. There are many sculptures made of stone, bronze and wood located in the garden of this museum. You will all be able to see various paintings, drawings and other remarkable pieces of art at the Barbara Hepworth Museum. The museum is not located far from your Cornwall holiday cottage. The Barbara Hepworth Museum is situated at St. Ives, Cornwall. The museum is open daily from March to November, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and between November and February the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Only dogs that are used as a guide or hearing dogs are allowed to enter the museum with the owner.

King Edward Mine Museum

Another museum that you should visit is the King Edward Mine Museum in Cornwall.

Getting to the King Edward Mine Museum is easy if you are staying at one of the Cornwall holiday cottages. The mine museum shows the detailed history of mining in Cornwall. This mine has survived for over 100 years and the museum has the complete documented history of its survival. Most of the equipment that you will see at the mine have been restored and is in working condition even today. You can your family can take a trip to this museum and visit the mine during your Newquay holidays.

To fully enjoy this museum, you will have to leave your Cornwall holiday cottage first thing in the morning. You do not only have to spend your Newquay holidays at the beach; there are several other attractions to see and places to visit. You can take the guided tour of the museum. The tour guide will take your around and explain different things as you go and also will show you how the mine developed. This was a tin producing mine; most of the equipment that is on display at the mine is the only ones of its kind in the world. This mine was originally part of the South Condurrow Mine. The mine was abandoned in the year 1890; however, in 1897 it was reopened. The King Edward Mine is now a museum and is also used as a resource centre by many educational institutions.