Isles of Scilly Museum, Maritime heritage museum in St Mary's, United Kingdom
Description
The Isles of Scilly Museum is a local heritage museum on St Mary's Island that collects shipwreck finds, old tools, and archaeological objects. The exhibition occupies a building on Church Street and shows how people lived and worked across the islands.
History
The museum was founded in 1962 and documents ships and people that were lost at sea in storms around these islands. Its collections tell of many vessels that sank in the waters around the archipelago over the centuries.
Culture
The museum reflects how island residents have always depended on the sea through everyday objects and fishing practices displayed in its rooms. These items show the long relationship between the community and the waters around them.
Practical
The museum is located on St Mary's Island but can be hard to find, so asking for directions beforehand is helpful. An archive with historical documents is also available at another location where you can arrange a visit by appointment.
Did you know?
The museum brings its exhibitions to other islands, so visitors can discover local history in different places. This mobile museum program allows people to explore the islands without having to return to the same building each time.
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