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.
Key Stage 1 and 2

RCM’s Key Stage 1 and 2 workshops offer a unique opportunity for pupils to find out more about the past in a creative learning environment. All workshops are designed to support National Curriculum topic areas. Workshops involve the handling and investigation of original artefacts and archive material combined with creative making or drama based sessions.
Select from the list of workshops and artefact loans boxes we offer:
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greeks
- Romans
- Romans & Celts
- Tudors
- Victorians
- World War II
- Homes
- Old Toys
- Mrs Trevithick's Tale
- Digging up the Past
- The Cornish Giant
- Seaside
- Minibeasts
Workshops run for 2 hours: 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm.
Workshop costs: £34 + £2 per child (+VAT)
Artefact loans box costs: £5 (+VAT) a week.
For further information or to book a workshop or loans box please call the Learning Admin Officer on 01872 272205x245 or email:learning@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk.
