The Keep is a Unique Part of Cornwall’s Heritage. Join us in our fight to save it for future generations.
In August 2024 structural problems requiring urgent repair were discovered and the building was closed to the public, leaving the museum with no visitors and no ticket sales.
Now Bodmin Keep is fighting for its survival: our repairs have still not been able to go ahead, so the museum can’t re-open. Cornwall’s Regimental Museum CIO is using the funds it holds in reserve to survive.
We have a plan for Bodmin Keep to be made safe and reopen to the public…
Cornwall’s Regimental Museum CIO will take ownership of the building and carry out repairs with funds from the Ministry of Defence. We will fundraise to upgrade the facilities at the Keep to create a modern-day museum.
…but we urgently need additional funds to keep operational while we achieve it.
While we might not be welcoming visitors through our doors, we are continuing to work on exhibitions, education and outreach in the community and care for our collection and archives. We are running school holiday activities in the courtyard and taking part in community events across Cornwall with our pop-up museum. See our What’s On page for details.
Funding from this appeal will be used to cover our running costs and bridge the gap until the negotiations are completed and the repair project gets underway.
Many civilians walked through the gates of Bodmin Keep on route to serving their country in times of need. Now we need your support to re-open the gates and to preserve and transform this living memorial.
