Opening hours
Mon - Sat: 10am - 4:45pm
Closed: Sundays and Bank Holidays
Free Entry
There may be a charge for special exhibitions. Please call to confirm.
Early closing
Please note that the museum will be closing early on the following days:
Wednesday 8 September closing at 3pm.
Thursday 16 September closing at 4pm.
We appologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Exhibitions
Many of our exhibitions have opportunities for volunteers, to find out more please click here
Treasures from the Earth
Touring exhibition that brings archaeological finds from Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to museums around the South West. For a list of venues see link below. Not on display at rcm.
2009-2012
Nik Strangelove: SITES
Man-made structures from around Cornwall star as striking abstract images in this dynamic photographic exhibition. TALK
9
Jan
27
Mar
2010
Sir John St Aubyn: The Secret Life of a Collector
A rare chance to see the remarkable natural history collection of this colourful Cornish collector from the 18th century.
9
JAN
27
FEB
2010
James Ravilious: An English Eye
Warmly sympathetic black and white photographs capture the essence of everyday life in the West Country.
13
Feb
17
Apr
2010
The Art Fund Hugh Stoneman Archive
Works from the archive held by Falmouth Art Gallery, illustrate the exceptional talent of one of the greatest master printers of the 20th century. TALK
6
MAR
29
\May
2010
David Kemp: The Botallack Hoard
Formerly advertised as Uncertain Instruments.
Items discovered in old mine workings, farm dumps, beaches and boot sales around West Cornwall are re-imagined as the relics,. tools, inventions and god-dollies of a vanished consumer society.
10
Apr
3
Jul
2010
New Buildings in Ancient Materials: Earth and Timber Structures in Cornwall
Models, drawings and photographs by Matt Robinson a Cornish based building designer specialising in sustainable and beautiful structures. TALK VISIT
1
May
28
Aug
2010
Take One Painting
Inspired by narrative paintings in our collection this features work by young artists and writers from three Cornish primary schools.
21
Jun
11
sep
2010
Truro Uncovered
Exploring the rich heritage of Truro with research by local people using archives held by the Cornwall Records Office, Cornish Studies Library and Royal Institution of Cornwall.
17
Jul
4
Sep
2010
Side x Side Edge > Edge: Contemporary British and Finnish Silversmiths
The first UK showing for this exhibition of works by members of the Contemporary British Silversmiths, Finnish Silversmiths Association and tutors & students from the Lahti Institute.
18
SEP
6
Nov
2010
Family, Farming and Tradition
Exhibition focusing on the lives of Cornish farming families and featuring photographs and film from the Cornwall Audio Visual Archive project.
18
Sep
6
Nov
2010
Royal Watercolour Society
Following the annual exhibition of members work in London, the Society is bringing the show to Cornwall for the first time in their history. EVENING CLASS
20
Nov
15
Jan
2010- 2011
