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Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro
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Royal Cornwall Museum
River Street
Truro
TR1 2SJ
Cornwall
England
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Su with statue of Isis and Horus
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Collection details
Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Natural Sciences
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01872 272205
General information (Fax)
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01872 240514
E-mail
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enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
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Open
Open 10:00am - 4.45pm Monday - Saturday
FREE ADMISSION
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Closed
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays
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Admission charges
FREE ADMISSION
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Description
Cornwall’s oldest and most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important collections. See a myriad of minerals, view our unwrapped mummy, and discover Cornwall’s unique culture. Admire our collection of Newlyn School paintings in our fine and decorative arts gallery.
The museum presents a range of exciting exhibitions throughout the year featuring the best of Cornish artist together with major touring presentations.
Learning is central to the museum and the education department offers a range of fun events for all the family. Whether it is workshops for schools, holiday events, mini museums or the summer activity centre there is something for everyone.
Contact the museum for details of our events and activities or alternatively visit our new website.
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Collections description
The Royal Institution of Cornwall has been responsible for a museum since its inception. The diverse collections it has acquired over the years are held within the Courtney Library & Archive and the Royal Cornwall Museum. The majority of collections relate mainly to Cornwall, but there are others from the rest of the UK and abroad.
The Courtney Library & Archive holds books, periodicals, archive material and ephemera relating to Cornwall and the South West of England. In addition, there is an extensive photographic collection which records the history of Cornwall from 1845 to date.
The Royal Cornwall Museum holds collections of Cornish & European archaeology and social history, as well as world cultures. The fine and decorative art collections hold work by Cornish artists, designers and makers but also contain significant works by nationally and internationally important artists from other parts of the world. The geology and flora & fauna of the South West of England are represented in the geological and biological collections and are complimented by UK and world material.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 23 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending April 29 2007
Rare Roman Vase Discovery Sheds Light On Romans In Cornwall
New Henge Unearthed At A30 Roadworks Near Bodmin
Brunel 200 Secures £500,000 Funding For South West Projects
Shark! Is It Safe To Go Back In The Royal Cornwall Museum?
Restoration Of Bernard Leach's St Ives Pottery Gets Lottery Cash Boost
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Available resources
A Place to Live
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Greek Pottery
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Mini Beasts
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Mrs Trevithick's Tale (Ks1)
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Mrs Trevithick's Tale (Ks2)
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Old Toys
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Roman Life
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
The Cornish Giant - Fact or Fiction?
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
The Romans and the Celts
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
The Tudors in Cornwall
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
The Victorian Family at Work
Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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