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St Agnes Museum

An award-winning volunteer-run Museum and Interpretative Centre, comprising information, artefacts a St. Agnes. Agnes for both holiday-makers and locals alike.

Agnes is a beautiful coastal village with a rich history in tin and copper mining as well as fishing, although today its main trade is tourism. A visit to the museum can be complemented with one of many walks taking in the historic mine engine house remains or lunch in one of the many restaurants, cafes or pubs. The Museum was established in 1984 and moved to its current location in the old Chapel

of Rest in 1990. The Chapel, was built in the late 19th century to cope with the increasing mining population of St. Although the graveyard is still in use, the Chapel was unused for some years before the Museum took on the lease from the Parish Council. The building now houses a wonderful collection that tells the stories of many of those laid to rest in the grounds, as well as countless others from the parish. In June 2011 the hard work and dedication of the volunteers in preserving the local heritage of St. Agnes was recognised by Her Majesty awarding the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The Museum is arranged on two floors with virtual access by computer to the upper floor collection for those unable to use stairs. Friendly volunteer staff with a wealth of local knowledge. Children's Activities free of charge including a treasure hunt type activity with a small prize and "brass" rubbing. Small shop selling local interest books, children's books, small toys and mementos. We aim to source most of our stock locally and this includes several attractive items made of tin from Blue Hills, St. An ideal place to pop in and find something special from St. A small St. Agnes Parish family History/Genealogy research section - see Resources. Primary School Visits by appointment. Workshops on Mining and World War II, as well as opportunity to include any of the museum exhibit topics. Education Outreach visits by appointment (Primary Schools only). Main topics are Mining and World War II; other subjects could be covered by arrangement. Guided Tours for groups by appointment. Out of Hours visits by appointment.

06/04/2026

Spring Fund-Raiser. Scout Hall. 10-12 Saturday 11th April

05/02/2026

05/12/2025

Please take a moment to nominate St Agnes Museum for this £1000 draw 🤞

04/12/2025

Please take a minute to nominate St Agnes Museum for the chance to win £1000.

13/11/2025

Coffee and Cake this Saturday, 15th November, at our Museum Fund Raiser. Come and join us at the Scout Hut at the rear of Trelawny Road car park, 10 - 12.
A chance to buy gifts for Christmas, maybe win one in our raffle and see some Archive Film Footage of St Agnes in the day of the “beatniks”. You can also join as a Museum Member or renew your membership on the day.

19/10/2025

Happy Sunday! We will be closing for the season on Friday 31st October. Christmas comes whilst we are closed but we sell lots of beautiful local products that would make lovely gifts.

Here are some photos and we're open until 4.30pm every day until we close. From books to Jewellery, Bolsters to fused glass, 100% pure tin jewellery and ornaments from Blue Hills tin mine - the only pure tin in Cornwall! We have jewellery by Rosie Mack and Jo Thomas. Stunning pottery by Rob Fierek and St. Agnes chocolate by the Cornish Chocolate Co.

05/09/2025

The Secrets of Rosemundy House
BACK IN STOCK!!

£15

Reprinted by popular demand and back on the shelves this afternoon!

Call into the museum or visit our online shop
www.stagnesmuseumshop.org.uk

09/07/2025

New line at St Agnes Museum Shop! Pop in for a treat to take back after your visit or to send to someone as a tasty reminder of St Agnes.

We’re absolutely delighted to have made some special chocolate for St Agnes Museum🍫🏛️
Handcrafted right here in St Agnes, it’s a little taste of Cornwall’s heritage in every bite — made with love and local pride.

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We have also delivered some special bars to Wedding Flowers in Cornwall and want to thank Anna for her unwavering support in our new business.

08/07/2025

05/07/2025

We now have our own, locally made, museum branded chocolate. What a perfect take home gift!
An enormous Thank You to The Cornish Chocolate Company.

27/06/2025

Bomb Lands at the St. Agnes Museum!

Don't panic though, it's not live. It was dropped, during WWII, on a cottage in Skinner's Bottom, St. Agnes. No one was harmed and the family of the late Mrs Marian Nicholas wished the Museum to keep and display it as part of our WWII collection.

Photo 1 - the bomb on display in the museum
Photo 2 - the photograph of the sisters who were young children when the German bomb was dropped on their home. (West Briton 1939.)

Address

Penwinnick Road
Saint Agnes
TR50PA

Telephone

+441872552301

Website

http://www.stagnesmuseum.org.uk/

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