The Museum of Cornish Life in Helston has been awarded a Heritage Emergency Fund grant of £90,900 by the National Lottery, it announced this week.

The grant is set to make a significant difference to the museum, helping to support it through "unprecedented and unforeseen times" due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Museum Director, Annette MacTavish said:

"We are so very thankful to have received this significant funding grant from the National Lottery in this unusual and unsettling time for the heritage sector.

"This support will help the museum not only to survive but thrive, with ambitious new plans to create the safest possible welcome for our visitors and volunteers.

"Our thanks also go out to all of the National Lottery players for making the funding possible and we look forward to welcoming visitors every day from 10am-4pm, simply book your free slot online ahead of your visit."

Project work will take place throughout November, but the Museum of Cornish Life has said it will remain open, using a side door entrance most commonly used for the dancers on the Helston tradition of Flora Day.

There will also be a pop-up reception and shop in the Cornish Fireplace and Denzils Den.

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