Bodmin Town Museum

29/08/2026

Gorsedh display in Bodmin Town Museum.
Come into the Museum to find out about the Cornish Gorsedh which is coming to Bodmin 1st to 6th September.
Discover what it is and its history along with a programme of events which includes a Ceremony in Priory Park attended by the robed Bards on 5th September and finally a Gorsedh service in St Petroc's Church on Sunday 6th September.

25/08/2026

Come to Bodmin Town Museum and find out more about the famous Pte. James Henry Finn VC and loads of other things of interest about your town.

12/08/2026

Cornish cooking at its best. Come to Bodmin Town Museum for a warm welcome and a great experience that is free.

22/07/2026

Come to Bodmin Town Museum and see our wonderful museum. Never been there? Well now is your chance to learn about the town and its history.

01/07/2026

HURRY - The temporary Riding and Heritage Day Display will be taken down on Monday 13th July, so do come in during the next few days if you are interested in the history of Bodmin Riding and Heritage Day!

Come into Bodmin Town Museum and see our temporary display to find out about the origins of Riding and Heritage Day!
Saturday 4th July was Heritage Day - there were lots of stalls in Fore Street, re-enactments, traditional music events on Mount Folly and musical events at different venues. At 1 o'clock there was a children's dance and parade through the town and so much more! It was very well attended and definitely a great success.

06/06/2026

D-Day anniversary today

Come in to Bodmin Town Museum and see our WWII display!

01/06/2026

19/05/2026

14th May 2026
Mayoral party on the way to St Petroc's Church via Shire Hall and Honey Street for the ceremony for the new Mayor, Councillor Mike Barbery and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Pete Skea.

25/03/2026

Come on down to Mount Folly for 10.30am on Monday 30th of March.

Why? To see the Mayor and listen to the Town Crier announce the opening of Bodmin Town Museum for its 2026 season.

Find out about Castilly Henge, a nearby archaeological site recently excavated. Learn about a little Bodmin girl who stitched a Sampler in Victorian times and see a display of photos and items belonging to Bodmin Wassailers, a tradition dating back to the 1600s
And children can enjoy 2 brand new quizzes!