WW2 Project Begins at the Museum

Under The Eaves

There is a trend/movement in the museum sector to question the heritage of the museums themselves (their buildings and purpose) and the collections that live in them. This has been played out in academic papers, articles, Twitter discussions and in the actions of some museums. At the Museum of Cornish Life, we believe that it

St Michael’s Church Floor Opening Celebrations

On Saturday 19 December St Michael’s Church re-opened for the first time, since closing in March, and shared with the community its new floor. During closure the museum worked with the church to celebrate the heritage of the Church and to undertake a range of arts based projects. The Exhibition: The exhibition gave an insight

Costume Digitisation Project

The museum has been working on a costume digitisation project with Purpose 3D, a local start up from the Falmouth Launchpad Programme who specialise in the digitisation of historical and vintage clothing. The company uses photogrammetry to capture the items and 3D modelling technology to transform them into authentic models. The aim of the project

Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2020

To celebrate Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2020, we asked two of our young volunteers, Evie and Ellie to reflect on their favourite photographs from the museum’s collection. Evie says: “I have chosen this image because I love to see the different outfits that the children are wearing compared to today’s flora day outfits. For

Become a Citizen Curator in 2021

“I have thoroughly loved being able to learn new skills surrounded by likeminded people… I have gained a lot more confidence as a result.” (Rob Palmer). “It’s made me review my life. I left school at 16, I didn’t go to university, I didn’t do anything. I educated myself through art.” (Carolle Blackwell). The Citizen

Welcoming the new Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall

We’re pleased to welcome Lara Hogg to the museum as Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall. Lara completed a BA in Archaeology at Nottingham University where she also completed an MA in Medieval Archaeology, funded by the department of archaeology. Lara’s PhD at Cardiff University focussed on farming in the Viking Age North Atlantic and was

Calling all Knitters

We have a wonderful archive collection of knitting and crochet patterns at the museum. Throughout November, we are inviting knitters and crocheters to recreate and donate hats from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s using a selection of our vintage patterns. Once made you can either post your creations to the museum, drop them through our

Job Opportunity – Digital Internship, Second World War and…

This paid Internship is part of the new Imperial War Museums-led Second World War and Holocaust Partnership Programme (SWWHPP), funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Additional support for the Internship has been made possible by funding from the European Social Fund, Arts Council England and Cornwall Council through Cultivator. Alongside the opening of new

Shortlisted for Museum Association Award

The Museum of Cornish Life is one of three museums to be shortlisted in the Best Small Museum Project category for the Digital Dial In project, as part of the Museums Change Lives Awards 2020. This national competition showcases the work museums are doing across the country to create a positive impact in their community