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    Museum Of Cornish Life - Helston

    Step through the doors of the Museum of Cornish Life for a truly breath-taking surprise...

    Description

    The museum is housed in Helston town’s historic Market Buildings and is spread over three floors. The thousands of objects of different local historical events will keep you fascinated and entertained.

    You know you've found it when you see the old black canon outside of the museum.

    The museum offers free entry to whoever visits and are normally open Monday – Saturday 10am until 4pm.

    To get to the entrance there are some steps but around the corner there is an entrance which is accessible via a ramp for wheelchair users. Do be aware there are some pathways and areas inside the museum where wheelchairs and those with mobility or vision impairment may struggle for clear and wide access due to placement of exhibits.

    Closed
    Open hours today: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Monday

      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Tuesday

      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Wednesday

      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Thursday

      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Friday

      10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Saturday

      12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    • Sunday

      N/A

      • March 14, 2025 6:36 am local time

    Location

    Market Place, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8TH, UK

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    Detailed description

    Detailed Description 

    Housed in Helston’s former Market House and Drill Hall, the museum building itself offers a valuable insight into the history and architecture of the town.

    There is ramped access to the museum to one side of the building that is well signed and easy to find. The reception area and shop is clear with ample room. The staff are welcoming and happy to answer questions.

    The route round is clear and easy to follow, the steps where the displays are have a contrasting coloured strip. There are ample chairs at appropriate stops to offer a rest for those that need it. There is a lift to all floors that has room for a large wheelchair plus an additional person.

    There is plenty of interactive items for example there is a clock that you can put a coin in and  it will play some music from Flora day. There are little dancers on a track inside the clock that dance around the clock as the music plays but it can be loud. The other interactive stuff included a coin operate dragon where it flapped its wings and the dragon side would open and show an old man with a teapot inside."

    Parking

    Before arrival you should be aware that parking isn't provided. There is plenty of parking information on the museums website.

    For our accessibility reviewers, Jake and Sarah say...

    "We parked at was called Tyacke carpark because it was free at the time but however you do have to walk 0.2 miles which would roughly takes 3 minutes, but that being said it maybe challenge for people who struggle with walking."

    Toilet facilities

    Next to the museum entrance there are some public toilets but these toilets do not have access for wheelchair users.

    There are toilets located by the self service café area of which there is an accessible loo with drop rails.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    General Access statement.

    Easy read guide to visiting.

    Sensory backpack info.

    Useful Contacts

    Email: info@museumofcornishlife.co.uk

    Tel: 01326 564027

    Website: https://museumofcornishlife.co.uk/

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    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    The museum is housed in an old market building with sloping granite floors and some uneven surfaces. The front door has a set of steps and they have flat access through an entrance on the right side of the building. There is lift access to all floors and staff are really happy to answer any accessibility queries you may have. Email: info@museumofcornishlife.co.uk Tel: 01326 564027

    There are disabled toilets, which have enough room for smaller wheelchairs.

    There are some steps in some areas.

    There are also some cobbles to consider when using the side entrance access for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

    Vision Impairment Support

    Whilst mainly all flat, we feel there were some steps which may cause people with visual impairment some problems. There is a helpful 6 minute audio guide on the accessibility page. Also to assist (request on entry) the museum offers  a sensory backpack which contains a magnifying glass.

    Hearing Impairment Support

    There is a helpful 6 minute audio guide on their accessibility page.

    There were areas that were quieter than others and some areas have screens with visual stories.

    Autism support

    There were areas that were quieter than others and some areas had screens with visual stories. There is a helpful 6 minute audio guide on their accessibility page.

     

    The site has a route that is natural to follow, everything leads onto the next area and back again. There is lots to see and read on route with the addition of video displays as well as static and interactive ones. Some areas are naturally quieter than others. There is a sensory map online and a sensory kit available (request on entry) to use  containing a magnifying glass, ear defenders, fidget toys, soft companion dragon, sensory map of the museum and a mystical beasts trail sheet.

    Learning Support

    There were areas that were quieter than others and some areas had screens with visual stories. There is a helpful 6 minute audio guide on their accessibility page.

     

    The site has a route that is natural to follow, everything leads onto the next area and back again. There is lots to see and read on route with the addition of video displays as well as static and interactive ones. Some areas are naturally quieter than others. There is a sensory map online and a sensory kit available (request on entry) to use  containing a magnifying glass, ear defenders, fidget toys, soft companion dragon, sensory map of the museum and a mystical beasts trail sheet.

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