Museums & Galleries · Penzance
Isles of Scilly Museum
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Photo: John Lucas (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collections include material from many shipwrecks
- Romano-British artefacts found on Nornour after 1962 gales
- Wild flower display shown during summer months
- Twelve pop-up exhibitions across the five islands
- Archives at Porthmellon Enterprise Centre open by appointment
The Isles of Scilly Museum tells the story of the islands through a diverse collection, including shipwreck material, Romano-British artefacts uncovered on Nornour after severe 1962 gales, stuffed birds, local art and a summer wild flower display. Since the original Church Street building closed in 2019, the museum has kept its story alive through twelve pop-up exhibitions across the five islands, while archives at Porthmellon Enterprise Centre remain open to the public by appointment. It suits anyone curious about local history, shipwrecks and island heritage. Based in Penzance, Cornwall, and part of the Museums & Galleries category on BritStays, it pairs well with a stay nearby, with 5 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Archive visits require a booked appointment
- Open
- Main museum building closed; pop-up exhibitions run instead
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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