Explore the rich history of Perranzabuloe Parish through fascinating collections covering farming, fishing, mining, railways, and coastal heritage, with free entry for all.

Perranzabuloe Museum offers visitors an insight into the vibrant and varied past of Perranzabuloe Parish in Cornwall, including the seaside resort of Perranporth and surrounding villages. Run by an enthusiastic band of volunteers as a registered charity, the museum preserves local history for future generations. The museum features diverse collections spanning multiple aspects of parish life and heritage. Visitors can explore exhibits on social history, farming, fishing, mining, railways, wartime experiences, wrecks and rescue, surfing culture, and the archaeological and religious significance of St Piran. The collection also includes items related to Nobel's Explosives and notable local personalities. The venue is particularly welcoming to families, with dedicated family programs and activities available. It is dog-friendly, allowing visitors to bring their pets during visits. Entry is completely free, making it an accessible attraction for all. The museum operates seasonally from Easter to October, opening weekdays from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Educational programs, guided tours, walks, and outreach activities are available for schools and group visits.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Andrew McDonald

a month ago

Very good small museum, explaing history of village, from shipwrecks to the birth of surfing.

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Liam Harding

3 months ago

Great little museum that is free to get into. It was packed full of information about the area and laid out very well. It was nice and quiet when we visited, meaning we could read the exhibits in our own time.

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Lilly crane

11 months ago

Very interesting facts and helpful worker there lots of fun facts about Cornwall history and the war time

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Elizabeth Baker

2 years ago

I do love little local heritage museums and this was a great discovery. Very friendly staff and interesting displays including old photographs of the area. No admission charge but donations welcome. The museum is located on the first floor at the library.

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Farley55

7 years ago

I visited this place whilst staying in Newquay. It was interesting to learn about some of the things it had to offer. This is a small museum and had very limited parking space for visitors. Friendly and quiet environment and would recommend this place if you're into history.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026