Located in a historic china clay building, we offer visitors an insight into the history of Charlestown and shipwrecks. We have the largest exhibition of artifacts recovered by divers, on public display in the UK.  Walk through underground tunnels where clay trucks were pushed out to the ships in the port.

VILLAGE LIFE
Animated scenes of village life with: Charles Rashleigh telling how he lost ownership of Charlestown to his lawyers. A typical cottage scene of days gone by. A blacksmith in his forge. The master cooper making barrels.

SHIPWRECKS
Candlesticks of 1527
Pewter plates & eating utensils.
Weapons, beads & medicine phials.
Gold & silver treasure coins.

ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Scale model with gold plated fittings, and many other interesting items from the Royal Yacht.

CORNISH MINING
Large collection of minerals from mines all over Cornwall and other counties. Lamps from days gone by, tools, coins, ingots and other interesting artifacts.

GAS
A fascinating variety of equipment & domestic appliances from the past. Test your memory, and see if you recognise anything!

999 LIFE SAVERS
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Hands on rescue equipment from the past to the present day. Try the life raft, breeches bouy, send an SOS and see Fire Rescue Equipment.

Guided Tours available for organised parties booked in advance.

A well stocked shop offers a wide range of maritime and Cornish gifts, souvenirs, cards, books, Cornish mead & fudge, beach goods, clothing, badges, toys, confectionary and much more..

Enquiries: Telephone 01726 69897