Opening hours
Tue - Sat: 10am - 4:45pm
Closed: Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays
Free Entry
There may be a charge for special exhibitions. Please call to confirm.
Extraordinary closures
Please note that the museum will be closed as detailed below:
Mummy on the move!
The Egyptian gallery will be closed from the 28 April. The Mummy will reappear when the new Ancient Civilisations gallery opens on the 8 June
Saturday 24 November
The Museum and Library will be closed for the RIC Members Only day.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Talks and Events
Unless otherwise stated, all events listed take place at the Royal Cornwall Museum.
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PLEASE NOTE: The events listed are those confirmed to date (January 2012). This listing will be updated when further events are confirmed. Watch this space!
January 2012
Mineral Collection lunchtime talk
19 January 1-2pm PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Walk and talk through the fascinating mineral collection at the museum with curator and Head of Collections, Sara Chambers. This collection is of international importance and one of the best in the country.
Free. Places limited, booking essential.
For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
25 January, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential.For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
February 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
29 February, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential.For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
March 2012
"So many objects! They came, we saw, we catalogued. Keeping track of the collections." Lunchtime talk
8 March 1-2pm
Join Documentation Officer Margaret Morgan to hear the story of an object's journey into the collection, from its arrival at the front desk to its place in the store or the galleries.
Free. Places limited, booking essential.
For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
28 March , 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential.For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC
April 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
25 April , 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential.For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
May 2012
Royal Institution of Cornwall Spring Lecture 2012
details to be confirmed
Tickets: Free to RIC members
For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
30 May , 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll will host a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential.For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
June 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
27 June, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
July 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
25 July, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
August 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
29 August, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
September 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
26 September, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
October 2012
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
31 October , 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
November 2012
Royal Institution of Cornwall Members' Day, Autumn Lecture and AGM 2012
Details to be confirmed
(Please note: the museum and library will only be open to its Members on this day. The cafe will be open to all as usual)
If you would like information on how to become a member of the RIC, please click here or contact: taryn.harris@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 234
Trewinnard Sketchbook club
28 November, 10am-12.30pm
On the last Wednesday of each month, artist Chris Insoll hosts a sketchbook club, using objects in the museum as inspiration. This is a fundraiser for the RIC. The club is open to people of all abilities; enthusiasm is the only pre-requisite!
Bring along pencils and a sketchbook. Tickets £20 per session. Places limited. Booking essential. For more information and to book enquiries@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 ext 0
This is a fundraiser for the RIC.
December 2012
