Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro

Name: Royal Cornwall Museum
Address: 25 River St, Truro, TR1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1872 272205

#3 among attractions in Truro

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The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro holds an extensive mineral collection rooted in Cornwall's mining and engineering heritage. The county's artistic heritage is reflected in the museum's art collection. Through the Courtney Library the museum also provides a collection of rare books and manuscripts to help with education, research and the discovery of Cornish life and culture. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1818 (206 years ago)Coordinates: 50°15'50"N, 5°3'17"W

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25 River StTruro TR1 2SJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1872 272205

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Royal Cornwall Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Truro Cathedral, Hall for Cornwall, Treyew Road, High Cross.

~810 ftE
Grand Victorian edifice with a cafe
Truro Cathedral, Truro
4 min walk • The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Truro is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Truro, Cornwall. It was built between 1880 and 1910 to a Gothic Revival design by John Loughborough Pearson on the site of the parish church of St Mary.
~1080 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
6 min walk • Hall for Cornwall, known as Truro City Hall until 1997, is an events venue in Boscawen Street in Truro, Cornwall, England. The building, which was previously the headquarters of Truro City Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Treyew Road, Truro
15 min walk • Treyew Road in Truro is the location of a football stadium, the home ground of Truro City. It currently has a capacity of 3,200, 1,675 seated.
~490 ftNE
Library, City hall
High Cross, Truro
3 min walk • High Cross is the name of a cobbled plaza in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK, in front of the west face of Truro Cathedral. It is at the junction of Pydar Street, King Street, and St Mary's Street.
0.5 miE
Church
St Paul's Church, Truro
12 min walk • St Paul's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed former parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro and in Truro, Cornwall.
~1050 ftW
Church
St George the Martyr's Church, Truro
6 min walk • St George the Martyr's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
~1370 ftS
Church
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
7 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
~40 ftS
Library
Courtney Library, Truro
1 min walk • The Courtney Library is the library of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. It is housed in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall. The library holds the collection of the Museum as well as around 30,000 documents relating to Cornish families and estates, newspaper files, photographs, maps and various other collections.
0.5 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Roseland Observatory, Truro
13 min walk • Roseland Observatory is located in Court Farm, one mile southeast of St Stephen-in-Brannel, in mid Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Roseland observatory was started in 1998 by Clive Purchase in preparation for the solar eclipse in 1999.
0.6 miN
Monastery
Convent of the Epiphany, Truro
17 min walk • The Convent of the Epiphany, Truro, Cornwall, UK, was the home of the Community of the Epiphany. The founder of this community was George Wilkinson, Bishop of Truro.
~1050 ftSE
50°15'45"N • 5°3'3"W
Lemon Street Market, Truro
6 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Cornwall Museum open?

Royal Cornwall Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Cornwall Museum?

Nearby attractions include Courtney Library, Truro (1 min walk), High Cross, Truro (3 min walk), Truro Cathedral, Truro (4 min walk), St George the Martyr's Church, Truro (6 min walk).

How to get to Royal Cornwall Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Cornwall Museum:

Bus

Museum • Lines: Pr1 (1 min walk)
Reeds Pharmacy The Globe • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)

Train

Truro (11 min walk)