Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle, PL35 0HD

23/06/2025

https://atmos.earth/in-a-burning-world-witchcraft-is-on-the-rise/

From climate grief to political resistance, the rise of modern magic reflects a broader shift in how people relate to power and land.

22/06/2025

It was an honour to welcome Maxine Sanders to the museum this morning. Maxine has kindly loaned and donated the objects for this year’s exhibition, Circle of the Wise: Alexandrian Witchcraft, which runs throughout the year. We also welcomed dozens of Alexandrian initiates from all around the world for a tour of the museum. Here’s Maxine being shown the exhibition by the museum’s director, Simon Costin.

21/06/2025

Used a solstice incense around the museum today, created last night at a workshop run by Herbalist Jenny Carden at the exciting new space in Launceston
www.meetusatlanstefan.com

19/06/2025

They said sorry

So we removed the photographs we were tagged in yesterday on Instagram which showed individuals repeatedly draping themselves over one our most revered exhibits, the figure of Old H***y. This is never ok, and results in a lifetime ban from the Museum if we catch them doing this on the premises. In a bad week for museums elsewhere which saw a 'Van Gogh' chair damaged, this kind of disrespect for artefacts is insufferable. This was done for kudos on Instagram and unfortunately, like many things magical, didn’t quite turn out that way in their hands. We have accepted their apology. Unfortunately, this kind of incident sends the message to the types of folk who aren’t able to reflect and apologise that appropriation and misappropriation are ok with us. They are not: upstarts, imitators and assorted pretenders elsewhere may take note of this. Don’t cross for example a museum barrier. And a quote -or misquote- from Tolkien occurs to us and seems appropriate for not messing with Old H***y: ‘You would do well not meddle in the affairs of wizards; (or witches for that matter) for they are subtle creatures’.

13/06/2025

Episode 3: Reframing _Contemporary_
Hermetic Art, with Barry William Hale and
Jesse Bransford
Some of the most striking esoteric modern artists - such as Hilma af Klint, Olga Fröbe-Kapteyn, Austin Osman Spare and Ithell Colquhoun - were deeply influenced by Hermetic philosophies and symbols. They engaged with magical systems like Kabbalah, alchemy and Rosicrucianism, drawing inspiration from the principle ‘As Above, So Below’.
‘. Contemporary artists
Barry William Hale and Jesse Bransford also incorporate these systems and principles in their work, though with distinct styles and approaches. In this episode, Amy speaks with Barry and Jesse about the role of Hermetic traditions and magical practice in their art.
Magic in Contemporary Art - Online Discussion Series
Book tickets through the Treadwells website

12/06/2025

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250516-how-historys-brutal-witch-trials-still-resonate-now

A new book How to Kill a Witch brings a dark period of history back to grisly life – and an official tartan is being released to memorialise some of those who were tortured and killed.

07/06/2025

Did you know that the museum has raised over £14,000 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance? We are very excited to have been invited to join them at their headquarters in the autumn to hear more about the hugely important work that they do. Just know that every time you make a wish by placing a coin in our wishing well, you are helping to keep the helicopters flying above Cornwall.

04/06/2025

This is a story of a little old lady. She went for a walk sometime ago, courtesy of somebody who decided to steal her from the table of Joan’s cottage. We were all very sad when we realised she was missing. Years passed and the memory of her faded. And then a few weeks ago we were contacted by somebody who had found her in a junk shop in Margate. Paul Hazelton was curious as to the numbers written on her base. He googled Mother Shipton and the numbers and discovered an entry on our database for the missing figure. We were delighted when Paul contacted us and our director was able to make a visit to Margate to collect her. Paul is currently engaged in recreating a Trompe-l’œil wall in the wonderful Shell Grotto to mimic the one that was destroyed during the bombing of Margate during the war. It’s an incredible piece of work which you should go to see along with the enchanting and mysterious grotto itself. We would like to thank Paul hugely for helping her to return home and to congratulate him on his stunning work.

04/06/2025

Just posting this again in case anyone missed it a few posts ago. See you after our break

12/05/2025

Have you ever wondered how Studio Ru create the beautiful pieces for us? Join Ruth for a workshop https://www.studio-rua-jewellery.com/shop/p/wax-modeling-workshop on June 7th

10/05/2025

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/724795

08/05/2025

One of the museums patrons, Jenny Carden, will be hosting a workshop next week in Launceston. Details and tickets available from