About MWM

Beside the harbour in the Cornish village of Boscastle lies the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. One of the world’s most unusual museums, founded in 1960 by Cecil Williamson, it was created to explore the history, folklore, and lived traditions of magic and witchcraft.

Over the decades the museum has grown into an internationally recognised collection, preserving objects, stories, and practices drawn from centuries of belief and everyday magic. Today it remains an independent museum, welcoming visitors from around the world to discover this curious and often misunderstood part of cultural history.

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All you need to know before your visit

The Museum is open every day from the 3rd of April till the 31st of October 2026, including bank holidays, from 10am to 5.30pm with last entry at 4.30pm. We will be closed between the 15th and the 21st June inclusive. We look forward to welcoming you -brooms may be parked outside- but for all the rest please refer to our guide below.

The Harbour, Boscastle PL35 0HD

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No booking is required. Visitors can purchase tickets on arrival.

£8 – Adults (18+)
£5 – Children (6–17)
Free – Children under 5
No Booking Required.

The Museum does not operate a concessions scheme.

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is an independent museum and receives no public funding, so every ticket directly supports the museum and its collection.

Children are welcome to visit the Museum.
However, visits are entirely at the discretion and responsibility of accompanying adults.

Only working assistance dogs are permitted inside the Museum.

No other dogs or pets are allowed in the public areas of the Museum.

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.

Visitors should park at The Cobweb Car Park (2 Penally Hill, Boscastle PL35 0HG | Three Words: ///guru.towns.hazelnuts), operated by Cornwall Council, located in the village.

Visitors attempting to park in the harbour area may be asked to move.

Unfortunately we are by definition not an accessible building. The Museum is located in stone built historic premises, in a conservation area, with narrow stone doorways unsuitable for wheelchairs.

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.

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