Discover the best museums in Charlestown and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Charlestown, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Charlestown is a historic port village on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Originally built in the late 18th century to serve the local mining industry, it remains one of the finest examples of a Georgian working port in the country.
The village was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh, from whom it takes its name, to export copper and import coal for the local mining industry. Today, Charlestown's perfectly preserved Grade II Listed harbour, with its collection of tall ships and traditional appearance, has made it a popular filming location for period dramas and a significant heritage site.
The village's maritime heritage is evident in its architecture, with many original Georgian buildings still standing. The combination of its industrial past and its well-preserved historical features makes Charlestown an important site for understanding Cornwall's maritime and mining history.
This overview contains all museums in and around Charlestown. Curious about which museums there are in Charlestown? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Charlestown. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Charlestown? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Charlestown.
