Bringing the Town Hall back to life
The much-loved Grade II-listed Town Hall in Hugh Town on St Mary’s has always been a place for the community to gather and to welcome visitors. Now – led by the Council of the Isles of Scilly and the Isles of Scilly Museum Association – there are plans to rejuvenate that legacy.
We will create a warm and welcoming venue in the heart of St Mary’s, a place for local people and holidaymakers alike to come together. The space will:
become a new home for our museum, celebrating the culture and stories of Scilly and shining a light on our rich heritage.
provide a performance and exhibition space for local artists and performers, as well as touring companies – creating a much-needed indoor venue for cinema, theatre and live music performances.
act as an Island Hall for our local community, providing a space for people to gather – whether for a craft fair or community group, a dance or a family celebration.
The building will be a celebration of the beautiful natural landscape and distinctive architecture of the Isles of Scilly and will meet the highest standards of environmental sustainability.
Meet the Board
Our trustees will help bring new thinking, views and experience to support the exciting transformation of the Town Hall and bring our new Cultural Centre and Museum into reality.
Discover more details of the proposed plans for the Town Hall building.
Cultural Centre
Museum
Island Hall
Our Vision
The Isles of Scilly Cultural Centre and Museum – The Town Hall – will be a high quality, welcoming and friendly place that draws people in and encourages them to return. It will inspire and provide opportunities for those who live and work on the islands, those who visit the islands, and all those who want to learn about and engage with the islands’ people, history and culture.
We want to:
● Rejuvenate the much-loved Town Hall into a high-quality welcoming and accessible Cultural Centre and Museum for the Isles of Scilly.
● Provide a first-class museum to showcase its permanent collections, library and archive, with the potential for visiting exhibitions and loans.
● Provide a high-quality performance space to host theatre, music, spoken word, exhibitions, festivals, events and community functions.
● Provide supporting activities, facilities, retail and catering provision that will create a rich and engaging experience.
● Create an attractive, year-round experience that has a distinct local feel and great ambience.
● Establish an organisational structure and financial model which is realistic and sustainable.
Find out more about the proposed timeline for the project.
Project Funding
This project is led by the Council of the Isles of Scilly, working in partnership with the Isles of Scilly Museum Association. Our funders included Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Shared Prosperity Fund, Arts Council England, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
We’re working together with Islands Partnership.