Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle is a history museum dedicated to European magic and folk traditions. It houses a collection of ritual objects, handwritten documents, and personal items that document centuries of belief practices.

The museum was founded in 1951 as the Folklore Centre of Superstition and Witchcraft and moved to Boscastle in 1960. Its establishment reflected growing interest in documenting magical practices before they could be lost.

The museum displays objects that came from practitioners of various magical traditions and reflect their belief systems. Visitors can see how these people used their tools and objects in everyday life.

The museum is located in an old village building that is easily walkable from central Boscastle. It is smaller than large city museums, so visitors should plan about one to two hours for a visit.

Many of the objects come from donations by practicing magicians and witches who wanted to leave their personal tools with the museum. These direct contributions make the collection a living record of people who wanted their magical traditions preserved.

Location: Cornwall

Inception: 1954

Address: The Harbour, Boscastle PL35 0HD

Phone: 01840250111

Website: http://museumofwitchcraft.com

GPS coordinates: 50.69059,-4.69499

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05