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Museums & Galleries · Falmouth
Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum
📍 TR16 4HN
Photo: P Barnett (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits on local Redruth Brewery history
- Displays of locally-sourced precious stones
- Museum housed inside historic Tolgus Tin site
- See the Cornish Stamp, a rare waterwheel-driven ore crusher
- Nearby Cornish Goldsmiths Treasure Park with restaurant and mini-golf
Run by the Redruth Old Cornwall Society, founded in 1922, this small museum sits within Tolgus Tin, one of Cornwall's most important industrial heritage sites. Inside you'll find exhibits on local history, from the Redruth Brewery to locally-sourced precious stones, brought to life by friendly volunteer staff. Next door, the free-entry Cornish Goldsmiths Treasure Park offers a restaurant and mini-golf, making it easy to spend a few extra hours on site. It suits visitors with an interest in Cornwall's mining and industrial past, young or old. The museum is typically open Tuesday to Thursday mornings and early afternoons. Based in Redruth, Cornwall, it's within easy reach of Redruth station and Portreath beach, with 83 bookable places to stay nearby on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Typically Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00am-3:30pm
- Booking
- Contact the Hon. Curator for more information
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
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