About us
Who we are
St Agnes Museum is full of fascinating artefacts and information about the Parish of St Agnes. There's lots about our rich mining and maritime history with a detailed model of the former harbour and our fabulous Lady Agnes figurehead.
There are items relating to agriculture, a colourful natural history display and a fine mineral collection.
We have important paintings by two local nineteenth century artists - a self portrait by John Opie R.A. and a portrait by Edward Opie R.A. of his father which we were able to purchase with the help of grants from The Art Collections Fund, The V&A Arts Purchase Fund and The Cornwall Heritage Trust as well as local donations.
We have a shop packed with interesting books and gifts with a local flavour plus many small pocket money items for children.
New museum guide
Open up the doors of our Museum for a summary of all you would like to know about our building and its collection. Did you know that there are 6500 items in our collection?
Contact us
> Contact us by email
Please be patient if we do not get back to you as promptly as we would wish. We have no paid staff, but will reply as soon as possible.
How to join us
You can become a member of the St Agnes Museum Trust and help us to celebrate the history of the Parish of St Agnes. Benefits include a yearly journal and regular newsletters.
Annual Membership costs: Single - £8 Family - £10 Overseas - £14
Life Membership: £100
Details from: The Membership Secretary,
14, Castle Meadows, St. Agnes, Cornwall,
TR5 0UB, UK.
> Visit our hub museum:
Royal Cornwall Museum
Quotes from our Visitors' Book:
"A great look at St Agnes past!"
"Thank you! Wonderful intro to St Agnes' rich history"
"Very interesting and packed with information"
"A little gem of a museum"
We are a registered charity run totally by volunteers.
