Royal Cornwall Museum

The museum has an extended winter closure in place throughout January and February 2025 while work takes place to modernise and reimagine three of its major spaces. It will reopen in March 2025 with an exciting new look and a imaginative exhibition programme.

The Royal Cornwall Museum is home to a treasure trove of art and artefacts shedding light on what makes Cornwall such a unique and special place. As well as the permanent collections, the museum has an exciting and diverse programme of exhibitions to discover each year, so there's always a reason to keep coming back.

The new-look Mineral Gallery is a definite highlight - a real 'wow' moment for the whole family. Take a deep dive into Cornish geology in this immersive space, which brings the story of how minerals have shaped the landscape and our lives bang up to date.

Elsewhere in the museum, meet Iset-tayef-nakht. In 1837, the mummy of Iset was donated to the Royal Institution of Cornwall, the charity which founded the museum. The Ancient Civilisations Gallery uses Iset as a gateway into the everyday lives of people living in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, and the influences those cultures still have on our lives today.

The museum is a great stop on a family day out, with a lift, changing facilities and a welcoming team of staff and volunteers. There's a wonderful café and art shop next door, and the museum is close to Truro train and bus stations. During the school holidays, expect a host of free activities - from museum trails and challenges to children's theatre and workshops.

Visitors are welcome to explore the museum all year round with an Annual Pass, while Under 18s and members enter for free.