A treasure trove of memories and curiosities!

See our collections

Closed but still sharing Stories

We may be closed but you can explore the museum in 3D below or watch a film about our favourite items. Visit our Whats On pages for our weekly digital collection tours on and ‘Museum Makes…’. Visit our Collections pages for an in-depth look at selected objects from our collection.

Museum of Cornish Life in 3D

Thanks to Ocean 3D you can virtual visit the museum from the comfort of your own home. Click on the map below to explore our lovely old fashioned museum, housed in the town’s historic Market Buildings. Spread over five display halls, on three floors, their are thousands of objects to investigate and discover.