Cornwalls Regiemntal Museum

Who we are

Each of the 12,000 collection items has its own story to tell. Stories about the battles that have been fought, weapons that were used or personal letters that were written on the battlefield. This former headquarters of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry houses more than three hundred years of military history, a library and conference and exposition rooms.

The museum is housed in The Keep, one of Bodmin’s most important historic buildings which dates from 1859. The Keep became the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry headquarters in the 1880s and was a depot for weapons and munitions. The site gradually expanded and by the late 19th century there were stores, cells and living quarters for more than 399 officers, soldiers and married soldiers’ families.

Would you like to meet new people in a friendly environment? Would you like to learn new skills and develop your experience to improve your employment opportunities?  Would you like contribute to a really worthwhile organisation and help it to become stronger and better in future? Whatever the reason, if you have a little spare time, take a look at our volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are at the heart of our museum and we’re looking for new volunteers of different ages with a diverse range of interests and talents. Whether you’re retired, working part-time, or still in college or school, we’d love to talk to you.