Welcome to the Capt. Sir Richard Francis Burton Museum
The world's only Museum dedicated to one of the world's most extraordinary individuals.
Burton was a famous Victorian maverick, adventurer, spy, explorer, translator of the Kama Sutra and 1001 Arabian Nights, amongst other things and led a remarkably exciting, controversial and full life.
We opened on 19th March 2016 in St Ives Cornwall UK, a day that marked the 195th anniversary of Burton's birth. Being situated in a private residence, the museum has a very informal feel to it, with the overall design and feel being inspired by Burton's smoking room in Trieste.
Entry is strictly by appointment, with limited numbers, but bookings can be made in the evening when it will be candlelit by Moroccan lanterns.
The Museum hosts 28 exhibits from Burton's childhood to the future 200th anniversary of his birth in a storytelling installation, with over 15 voices, covering all the major aspects of his life.
Entry is £8, and includes refreshments, Moroccan mint tea, and where you or your group will be the only visitors (limited to 4) and a chance to discuss Burton further with the Museum's Creative Director, Shanty Baba, in the library afterwards.
Please note that the museum's content is NOT suitable for children.
Burton was a famous Victorian maverick, adventurer, spy, explorer, translator of the Kama Sutra and 1001 Arabian Nights, amongst other things and led a remarkably exciting, controversial and full life.
We opened on 19th March 2016 in St Ives Cornwall UK, a day that marked the 195th anniversary of Burton's birth. Being situated in a private residence, the museum has a very informal feel to it, with the overall design and feel being inspired by Burton's smoking room in Trieste.
Entry is strictly by appointment, with limited numbers, but bookings can be made in the evening when it will be candlelit by Moroccan lanterns.
The Museum hosts 28 exhibits from Burton's childhood to the future 200th anniversary of his birth in a storytelling installation, with over 15 voices, covering all the major aspects of his life.
Entry is £8, and includes refreshments, Moroccan mint tea, and where you or your group will be the only visitors (limited to 4) and a chance to discuss Burton further with the Museum's Creative Director, Shanty Baba, in the library afterwards.
Please note that the museum's content is NOT suitable for children.
Burton's Smoking Room in Trieste and the inspiration behind the Museum's design and feel.
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A glimpse into the Sir Richard Burton Museum, St Ives Cornwall
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Bookings
Online bookings will follow, but for the present ring us on 01736 799267, or email SirRichardBurtonMuseum@gmail.com to arrange a mutually agreed time. Link to our Youtube channel Sir Richard Burton Museum You Tube Channel. |
As well as a museum, we will be creating online content of animation and film, and live performance shows of Burton's works and life, to introduce him to a wider audience.
Current shows/lectures are:-
The Kama Sutra Comedy Show
That Blackguard Burton!
Forthcoming shows being developed for the future are:-
"Burton the Nile. Speke the Truth"
"The Hidden Hero" Burton's protean roles in James Joyce's "Ulysses", totally overlooked by Joyce scholars.
"1001 Arabian Nights" both adult and family versions
"Squaring the Story Circle" the framing stories of 1001 Nights, Vikram and the Vampire, Il Pentamerone, and Pilpay's Fables.
"The Book of the Sword" Show
Current shows/lectures are:-
The Kama Sutra Comedy Show
That Blackguard Burton!
Forthcoming shows being developed for the future are:-
"Burton the Nile. Speke the Truth"
"The Hidden Hero" Burton's protean roles in James Joyce's "Ulysses", totally overlooked by Joyce scholars.
"1001 Arabian Nights" both adult and family versions
"Squaring the Story Circle" the framing stories of 1001 Nights, Vikram and the Vampire, Il Pentamerone, and Pilpay's Fables.
"The Book of the Sword" Show
