Museums · South West England
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum (previously the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre) located in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, was a historical museum housing over 8,000 artifacts from 165 differen
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum (previously the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre) located in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, was a historical museum housing over 8,000 artifacts from 165 different shipwrecks. Artifacts included the only intact barrel of coins ever recovered from a wreck, and items relating to famous shipwrecks, including the RMS Titanic and HMS Victory. The museum was acquired by Sir Tim Smit in 2017. Under his leadership, the museum was expanded to include Charlestown Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In October 2019, a historic network of tunnels beneath the museum were reopened to the public as 'Charlestown Underground'. The tunnels were created to transport china clay, as part of St Austell’s china clay industry. The museum closed in late 2024 with its last event, a "Tunnel of Lights" experience for Christmas, running on December 31, 2024.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum (previously the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre) located in Charlestown, Cornwall, England, was a historical museum housing over 8,000 artifacts from 165 different shipwrecks. Artifacts included the only intact barrel of coins ever recovered from a wreck, and items relating to famous shipwrecks, including the RMS Titanic and HMS Victory. The museum was acquired by Sir Tim Smit in 2017. Under his leadership, the museum was expanded to include Charlestown Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In October 2019, a historic network of tunnels beneath the museum were reopened to the public as 'Charlestown Underground'. The tunnels were created to transport china clay, as part of St Austell’s china clay industry. The museum closed in late 2024 with its last event, a "Tunnel of Lights" experience for Christmas, running on December 31, 2024.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3327, -4.7568
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St Austell Bay
- Postcode
- PL25 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre?
- Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.3327°, -4.7568°.
- Is there an entry fee for Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre?
- Yes — Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre. Check ahead for specific facilities.
- What are the opening hours for Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.