Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Maritime museum in Charlestown, United Kingdom.
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum holds Europe's largest private collection of maritime artifacts recovered from various historical vessels across different centuries.
In 1976, divers Richard and Bridget Larn established the museum in a former china clay storage building, transforming it into a center for maritime heritage.
The collection includes numerous artifacts from different shipwrecks, providing insights into maritime trade, navigation technologies, and seafaring life through the ages.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering guided tours through multiple exhibition halls and underground tunnels with historical displays.
The museum features recovered items from numerous shipwrecks, displayed in underground tunnels that once served as transportation routes for china clay exports.
Location: Charlestown
Address: Quay Road, St. Austell PL25 3NJ PL25 3NJ
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Website: http://shipwreckcharlestown.com
GPS coordinates: 50.33279,-4.75674
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:00
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