"The BIGGEST Little Museum in Cornwall"

The museum is housed in a Georgian building on Fore Street in central Lostwithiel. It was originally the Corn Exchange and  has also been a school-room, a butchers, a magistrate's court, a Fire Station and the town jail. 

The museum was opened on 21st August 1971 and it is now is now a fully accredited museum and a registered charity, which is run entirely by volunteers.

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2025 SEASON
The museum re-opened on Monday 7th April 2025 and will close on Friday 31st October 2025.

Opening Hours as follows:-

Monday to Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday opening is subject to volunteer availability. 

Town Heritage Walks re-started on Wednesday 9th April 2025 and finish on Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Window Display July / August 2025

Our window display for July / August features a Teddy Bears' Picnic.