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The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (MWM) explores British magical practice, making comparisons with other systems of belief, from ancient times to the present day. We aim to represent the diversity and vigour of magical practice respectfully, accurately and impartially through unique, entertaining and educational exhibitions, drawing upon cutting-edge scholarship along with the insights of magical practitioners.

Where to find us

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is located by The Harbour in Boscastle, Cornwall. Boscastle is on the North Coast of Cornwall between Tintagel and Bude.

Group and Educational Visits

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic welcomes group visits. Organisers of group visits and educational tours should contact the Museum office via email with a proposal.

Museum Information

The Museum is open seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, until October 31st.

Closed for one week June 17th-23rd 2024. Reopening 24th.

Open every day 10am – 4.30pm (last entry)

There is no need to book.

We regret that dogs are not permitted in the Museum.

Closed for one week 17th – 23rd June 2024. Reopening Monday 24th.

We are independent and not part of The National Trust.

Parking

There is no parking at the Museum. The Harbour area, where the Museum is located, is largely pedestrianised with permit parking for local businesses only. There is no disabled parking. Parking is at The Cobweb Carpark (operated by Cornwall Council) in the village.Click link for more information.Visitors who attempt to park in the tiny harbour area will be asked to move.

Dogs policy

Working assistance dogs only. No other dogs – or pets- are admitted to the public areas of the museum under any circumstances.

Contact and Visitor Information

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is located by The Harbour in Boscastle, Cornwall. Boscastle is on the North Coast of Cornwall between Tintagel and Bude (Multimap link).

Opening hours:

  • New opening hours 10:00 – 17:30 ( last entry 16:30 ).
  • Open from April 1st to October 31st 2024.

Prices for entry:

New pricing was introduced for 2021.  We work hard to provide best value prices for entry. The MWM receives no public subsidy or public funds from UK or Local Govt.

The Museum does not operate a concessions scheme.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

  • £7 – Adults aged 18 and above.
  • £5 – Children aged 6-17 years.
  • £0 – Children under 5.

Working assistance dogs only. 

Children visiting the Museum do so solely at the discretion of accompanying adults.

There are no cloakroom or buggy storage facilities at the Museum.

Wheelchair Disabled visitors who are unable to visit the upper floors independently will not be charged. All Carers will be charged at the prevailing rate for adults and children for entry to the Museum. There are no other concessions.

Our full address is:

  • The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
  • The Harbour
  • Boscastle
  • Cornwall
  • PL35 0HD

To contact the Museum:

During seasonal hours April – October allow up to 3 days for a reply.

Museum Accessibility

The Museum is a 5 minute, flat walk from the village car park. Public toilets are located main village car park. There is NO parking outside the museum.

Access for wheelchair users has been improved but the museum is an old building on two levels so a stair lift has been fitted (not a chair lift). Those who cannot access the upper floor may view the lower galleries free of charge.

We regret that dogs are not permitted in the Museum.

The museum is open seven days per week until October 31st. 

Includes Bank Holidays.

We are independent and not part of The National Trust. 

Parking

There is no parking at the Museum. The Harbour area, where the Museum is located, is largely pedestrianised with permit parking for local businesses only. There is no disabled parking. Parking is at The Cobweb Carpark (operated by Cornwall Council) in the village.Click link for more information.Visitors who attempt to park in the tiny harbour area will be asked to move.

Dogs policy

Working assistance dogs only. No other dogs – or pets- are admitted to the public areas of the museum under any circumstances.

Contact and Visitor Information

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is located by The Harbour in Boscastle, Cornwall. Boscastle is on the North Coast of Cornwall between Tintagel and Bude (Multimap link).

Opening hours:

  • New opening hours 10:00 – 17:30 ( last entry 16:30 ).
  • Open from April 1st to October 31st 2023.

Prices for entry:

New pricing was introduced for 2021.  We work hard to provide best value prices for entry. The MWM receives no public subsidy or public funds from UK or Local Govt.

The Museum does not operate a concessions scheme.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

  • £7 – Adults aged 18 and above.
  • £5 – Children aged 6-17 years.
  • £0 – Children under 5.

Working assistance dogs only. 

Children visiting the Museum do so solely at the discretion of accompanying adults.

There are no cloakroom or buggy storage facilities at the Museum.

Wheelchair Disabled visitors who are unable to visit the upper floors independently will not be charged. All Carers will be charged at the prevailing rate for adults and children for entry to the Museum. There are no other concessions.

Our full address is:

  • The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
  • The Harbour
  • Boscastle
  • Cornwall
  • PL35 0HD

To contact the Museum:

During seasonal hours April – October allow up to 3 days for a reply.

Museum Accessibility

The Museum is a 5 minute, flat walk from the village car park. Public toilets are located main village car park. There is NO parking outside the museum.

Access for wheelchair users has been improved but the museum is an old building on two levels so a stair lift has been fitted (not a chair lift). Those who cannot access the upper floor may view the lower galleries free of charge.