Museums · South West England
Penryn Museum
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Penryn Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penryn Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Penryn Museum is located in the historic market port of Penryn, Cornwall, and showcases the town's rich history. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits including toys, fire appliances, kitchen items, and historic photographs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penryn Museum is located in South-West England, postcode TR10. This local museum showcases the history and heritage of Penryn and the surrounding area. It is notable for its collection of artefacts that reflect the town's maritime and industrial past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1681, -5.1030
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penryn
- Postcode
- TR10 8LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Phone
- +44 132 637 2158
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 10:00am–3:30pm; Friday 10:00am–1:00pm; March until last Friday in November
- Official site
- penrynhistory.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4438069773 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penryn Museum?
- Penryn Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR10 8LT), in the parish of Penryn.
- What is Penryn Museum?
- Penryn Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penryn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR10 8LT.
- Is Penryn Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Penryn Museum is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Penryn Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR10 8LT.