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Isles of Scilly Museum

Church Street | Hugh Town, St. Mary's, England
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Isles of Scilly
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“Packed with interesting material, worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011
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The museum is in Hugh Town, St Mary's. It's on the ground and basement floors of a building - there are stair lifts between floors. Admission is reasonable. The exhibits include ship wrecks (of which there are quite a lot), Scilly's history and natural history, famous inhabitants and (unfortunately IMHO) stuffed animals and birds. The display cases are packed with... More

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Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
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“Very interesting - well worth a look”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2010
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This little museum is on St Mary's and is a bit of a hidden gem. It costs £3.50 for adults, £2.50 for concessions, and I think £1.50 for children, and is well worth the money. The museum is split up into several sections and date periods, including the bronze age and more recently the 1800s and 1900s. The museum is... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“A real gem Not to be missed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2008
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This little museum,located in a very uninspiring building,is a little gem that brings the history of the Islands into life. There are many relics and items from ship wrecks etc, along with items of flotsom and jetsom found on the shores. The first floor is dedicated to the maritime past of the islands, including a very interesting account of the... More

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