Isles of Scilly Museum, Maritime heritage museum in St Mary's, United Kingdom
The Isles of Scilly Museum exhibits local artifacts, archaeological findings, and maritime collections within a dedicated building on Church Street.
The museum, established in 1962, documents centuries of maritime history through displays of recovered shipwreck materials and archaeological discoveries from the archipelago.
Through rotating exhibitions and preserved artifacts, the museum presents the maritime traditions, daily life, and historical development of the Scilly Islands communities.
The museum archives remain accessible at Porthmellon Enterprise Centre, where visitors can schedule appointments to examine historical documents and collections.
The Museum on the Move program distributes twelve exhibitions across five islands, allowing visitors to discover local history at different island locations.
Location: Isles of Scilly
Inception: 1962
Address: Church Street, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JT TR21 0JT TR21 0JT
Website: https://iosmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 49.91471,-6.31539
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:59
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