Liskeard and District Museum

04/07/2024

03/07/2024

In May 2024 an American of Cornish decent contacted Liskeard & District Museum for information on Zacharias Williams, to whom one of her ancestors was apprenticed at the Liskeard Iron Works, Moorswater, in 1865.

Museum Volunteer Brian Oldham has prepared an illustrated talk based on his research into both the Williams family and their Moorswater foundry.

The talk will be shown to our American friends, during their visit to Cornwall, on Tuesday July 9th at 7.00pm in the Museum in Pike Street. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

This is a free event; however, any donations towards our museum would be much appreciated. The space is limited, therefore booking is essential via Liskeard TIC (01579349148 / [email protected], or in person).

06/12/2023

Saturday morning is looking wet... Why not keep dry and cosy? Join us for our Creative Writing Workshop, and enjoy free festive refreshments! 📝✨

Pre-book your space, or just turn up on the day.

🏛️ Where: Liskeard Public Hall (Wheal Phoenix room)
🗓️ When: December 9th, 10:00-12:00
💰 Entry: £5
📧 Book via Liskeard Tourist Information Centre at [email protected]

See you there! 🌟📚

05/12/2023

🎉 Join us at Liskeard Museum this December for a series of fantastic events! ✨

📆 Starting next week on the 9th, dive into our amazing Creative Writing Workshop!
🖊️ Followed by a fun Cornish writing workshop on the 16th.
❄️ And don't miss our enchanting festive winter story time on the 22nd!

Check out the poster below for more details and mark your calendars for these incredible experiences! See you there! 🌟📖🎄

26/11/2023

🎄 🎄 Christmas tree appeal 🎄 🎄

UPDATE: We are now proud owners of not just one, but THREE beautiful trees!
Thank you everyone for your keenness to help us out. We hope to see you at our Museum over the festive period.

Gans kerensa,
Gwithti Lyskerrys

Do you have a Christmas tree that we could borrow for a period between December 6th - December 22nd?

It will take a prime place in our Christmas display, and spread the joy and glee to our visitors, all as part of the 'Gans kerensa (with love)' Christmas programme. We promise to decorate it beautifully, and look after it.

Please contact [email protected], if you can help us out.

Full of festive excitement,
Liskeard and District Museum

18/11/2023

Something new is coming!
Watch this space... 🪡

06/11/2023

Every garment tells a story...
If you have a story to share, but can't make it to any of the dates listed on the poster, we would still love to hear from you!

Steps to follow:
1) Take a good quality photograph of your most treasured garment.
2) Write a paragraph (or two, or three...) about why it means so much to you.
3) Email both to [email protected], with a permission for us to use the photograph, and your text, as part of our upcoming display.
4) Pop in to our Museum from 8th January 2024, to see the results!

We can't wait to hear your stories.

04/11/2023

GANS KERENSA
From your local museum, to you. ❄️

29/10/2023

The Triang recovery fleet waiting to haul in the next tinplate vehicle! 👍😀

29/10/2023

Smart new signs at Lock 21 on the Moorswater Trail, funded through the Moor to Sea project by the supporters listed. With thanks to Liskeard Old Cornwall Society, Liskeard Signs for their smart work and customer care - and Brian Oldham for the DIY that Mrs Project Manager can only dream of at home!!

25/10/2023

FREE Storytime at our Museum today, 2:30pm. No need to book. Brave adults and curious little people especially welcome!

24/10/2023

Witchy stories with Nina on Wednesday this week.

Be there, or beware...! 🧙🕷🕸

21/10/2023

It's witching hour at the museum...
'Charms and Witches' opens NOW.

Pop in to see us - it's said, good luck awaits anyone who does!

20/10/2023

As if nothing happened... Shhh... 🙃
See you tomorrow! 🐸🧙

17/10/2023

17/10/2023

14/10/2023

Work is underway to make this October half-term that little bit more fun and special for all our visitors.

Pop in and see us between Saturday, 21st October - Saturday 28th October!

Here's what to expect:
🐸 'Make and Take' trail - Hap Da talisman
🐸 Toad origami
🐸 Display on real-life 'witches'
🐸 Halloween dress-up corner
🐸 Witchy Storytime with Nina (Wednesday, 26th October, 14:30 -15:00)

All activities are free, and there is no need to book.
Donations to the museum very welcome.
Halloween costumes highly encouraged 🧙‍♀

13/10/2023

You might be wondering why we have decided to close our Museum for a whole week. Although we can't let you in on a secret just yet, here is a sneaky peak of what is happening behind the closed doors!

A huge 'thank you' to Jays of Cornwall, for all their hard work, and creativity with keeping us right on track to make it all happen. One of the team was 'this close' to making a leap through the window, in order to assist their colleagues at the most crunchy moment, due to the total obstruction of the entrance...! This is dedication in its purest form!

07/10/2023

Half term Halloween Activities 👻 🧙‍♀️ 🐸

06/10/2023

HELP US CREATE OUR UPCOMING MAJOR EXHIBITION (OPENING JANUARY 2024)!

We warmly invite you to take part in our new project 'Yarns', and share with us a story of your most treasured piece of clothing.
What is it that first came to your mind, when reading this?
Was it... your Nana's shawl? Or your wedding cravat?
Or maybe a size 12-18 months little blue fleece, with trucks on it...

Drop in to our museum's office anytime between 10:00-13:00 on the following Saturdays, and bring your garment with you:
October 7th, 21st, 28th
November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

With your permission, we will take a photo of the clothing, and record your voice, telling its story.
We cannot wait to hear your 'yarns'... 👚👘🥿🎓🧥

25/09/2023

Join us for some witchy stories with Liskeard's own charming Nina...

Where: Liskeard & District Museum (Daniel Gumb room)
When: Wednesday, October 25th; 2:30-3pm
Entry: FREE (donations highly appreciated)

Booking in advance not necessary.

23/09/2023

Join is this October half-term, for some autumnal magic and eerie crafts.
🐸🐸🐸

All activities are free to enjoy - if you can, please consider making a donation to our lovely museum, to help us keep putting on events like this one.

23/09/2023

We're friendly, open-minded and enthusiastic folk (if we can say so ourselves...). Fancy joining us? ✨️