Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, History museum in Boscastle, England.
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic displays a collection of artifacts related to European witchcraft practices, folk magic, and ceremonial traditions.
Cecil Williamson founded the museum in 1951 as the Folklore Centre of Superstition and Witchcraft before relocating it to Boscastle in 1960.
The museum houses an extensive collection of ceremonial tools, historical texts, and ritual objects that document European magical practices through centuries.
The museum maintains a searchable online database of its collections, allowing researchers and visitors to explore specific items before their visit.
The collection includes items donated by practitioners of various magical traditions who contributed their working tools to preserve their legacy.
Location: Cornwall
Inception: 1954
Address: The Harbour, Boscastle PL35 0HD PL35 0HD PL35 0HD
Phone: 01840250111
Website: http://museumofwitchcraft.com
GPS coordinates: 50.69059,-4.69499
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:31
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