St Ives Museum

St Ives Museum

A must see treasure trove for every St Ives visitor

The Museum is located in the heart of the old St Ives fishing community of Downlong.

Formerly the building housed a Pilchard Curing Cellar, Bible Christian Chapel then a laundry and cinema.

The British Sailors Society Mission occupied the first floor until 1968 when the St Ives Museum were offered space. Over the next few years the famous Troika Pottery vacated the ground floor enabling the museum to expand further.

This independent museum is administered entirely by volunteers.

'I was advised by a very learned elderly friend of mine that this museums is one of the top three he has ever visited in his life. He was not wrong! Thank you'

Our Collections

Hain Steamship Company - added this year is a collection of Captain Hollow's vessel receipts 1911 - 1913

  • Boat Building
  • Model boats
  • Pilchard Curing Cellar
  • Display of Sporting Trophies
  • Martin's Haberdashery
  • World War 1
Venue Category: 
Museums
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
Truro
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Educational Experience: 
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Safety: 
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Fun Factor: 
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Value for Money: 
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Venue Address: 
Wheal Dream
St Ives
COrnwall
TR26 1PR
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01736 796005
Venue Website: 
http://www.museumsincornwall.org.uk/St-Ives-Museum/Cornwall-Museums/

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