Helston Museum

Housed in the former butter and meat markets, now also the Drill Hall, the museum was established in 1949. The collection is mainly Victorian and covers all aspects of life on the Lizard Peninsula. Additions in recent times include an Early Learning Area, art and costume galleries and a shop. New displays in 2009 included serpentine and wartime.

The Loft Area includes a display about the famous local pugilist Bob Fitzsimmons. There is also a Mezzanine gallery used for art and craft exhibitions throughout the year

Learning

We believe learning should be a life-long process - you're never too old!

We offer guided workshops for schools, from Foundation stage up to Year 12.

Topics for school workshops include:

'Victorian School' - a taste of 19th century education in our Victorian Classroom, with authentic lessons and discipline! Some costumes are available for the children, please enquire on booking. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2.

'Old Toys' - explore our toy collection and handle and play with replica and genuine vintage toys. Suitable for Foundation stage up to Key Stage 1.

Other topics can be accommodated from our wide range of social history collections - contact us to discuss your requirements.

We have a range of handling boxes which can be hired for £10 per week (£20 returnable deposit refundable on return of the complete undamaged box).

Topics include:

• World War 1
• World War 2
• Holidays 
• Old Toys
• Domestic Home Life
• Cleaning Technology
• Lighting
• Materials
• Weighing and Measuring
• Archaeology
• Fishing and Farming