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.
Adult Learners
RCM’s Curators
RCM’s curators offer a range of services to support post 16 and adult education organisations – please contact the individual curator for details. Dial 01872 272205 or email.
Independent Research
The Courtney Library and the Royal Institution of Cornwall’s Photographic Library offer a range of resources and support for independent research.
Public Events Calendar
RCM offer a series of lunchtime talks and evening lectures. For more information click here.
Reminiscence for Older People
Reminiscence work has many cumulative benefits. Sharing memories helps to trigger other memories and leads to the sharing of stories and experiences. Reminiscence helps to combat isolation and builds confidence. It helps people remember old friends and make new ones.
Reminiscence workshops
These inspiring workshops take place at community and care home venues throughout Cornwall. They are specifically designed for groups of people over 50 years old. Each session is delivered by an experienced museum facilitator who involves participants in exploring the contents of one of the museum's many Memory Boxes. The sessions are a fun way to discover individuals' stories and enhance conversation in explorative, hands on ways. The workshops are available for both older people and people with visual and hearing impairments.
COST: £10 for first 2 introductory sessions, £40 thereafter
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Reminiscence Training
If you would like to participate in training to learn best practices in running reminiscence sessions, please contact Louise McDermott (01872 242784). A separate course has been developed for carers of people with dementia so please specify which course you prefer.
Aim of training: to provide a general introduction to reminiscence work
Objectives:
- To practice reminiscence skills in group exercises
- To understand the benefits of reminiscence work
- To understand the principles of good practice
- To gain information about resources and how to prepare sessions
- To be self-critical and reflective of reminiscence practices
- To gain awareness of various reminiscence themes and activities
Memory Boxes
We have developed a series of 14 Memory Boxes around 10 themes, packed with social history objects and resources. These are only available for loan to individuals who have taken part in the museum's reminiscence training.
COST: £10 per week per box; £20 per three weeks; £25 per four weeks
People with Access Needs
If you work with a group with disabilities of any kind, we can offer workshops specifically tailored to your group’s needs. These can either take place at the museum or we can bring the collections to you for handling sessions.
To book a workshop contact Louise McDermott (01872 242784).
Community Groups
The museum is full of inspiring collections and can provide the setting for a huge variety of informal learning activities for community groups. Your group can visit independently or museum staff can support your visits by way of introduction or with more involved project-based support.
To facilitate access for your group, contact Louise McDermott (01872 242784).
