The small museum located right on the harbourside of the beautiful fishing village of Polperro, and is housed in what was the old pilchard factory, and contains a fascinating insight into the history of fishing and smuggling from the late 18th century to date. The collection is complemented by a wonderful collection of ships models, as well as a remarkable photographic record dating from around 1860.
Contacts
Operator: Polperro Harbour Trust
Address: 4 The Warren Polperro Cornwall PL13 2RB
- Telephone: 01503 272 423
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Daily Easter-Oct 1030-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Facilities
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
Family history is also well catered for with records available for viewing.
Also known as Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing with a different website that gives photos of the inside of the museum.
https://welcometolooe.com/explore/polperro-heritage-museum-of-smuggling-fishing/
