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.
Plan your visit
Entry
Entry to the museum is free although they may be a charge for some exhibitions. Please telephone ahead especially if you are making a long journey.
Access
Most of the museum and library is accessible to wheelchair users. It has ramps and a lift. Please let us know if a member of your group needs additional help.
Car Parking
Secure parking is available at nearby Moorfield, Pydar Street and Edward Street car parks. Disabled visitors with blue badges can park outside the front of the museum for up to 3 hours
Coach Parking
It is normally possible for coaches to stop immediately outside the museum.
Toilets
Toilets facilities are located on both floors of the museum. There are baby changing facilities on the first floor and toilets for the disabled on both floors.
Getting to us
Train: 0.5 miles from Truro Train Station
Bus: Truronian: Routes T1, T5 and T7 stop outside the museum.
Western Greyhound: Routes 597, 585, 586 and 587 stop outside the museum.
Car: Nearest car parks are Moorfield and Edward Street car parks.
Inside the Museum
Click here for a floor plan of the Musuem ![]()
For visually impaired visitors, we are developing a raised map of the museum in large print and Braille. We are also developing an audio orientation guide, which you will be able to download here in the near future.
Click here for a location map of the Museum![]()

DIRECTIONS TO MOORFIELD CAR PARK:
From Falmouth
Straight across at Arch Hill multi-roundabout down Falmouth Road and Lemon Street. Turn second left into Charles Street and then second right into Calenick Street. Moorfield Car Park is then on the right after L2 nightclub and opposite the Shout Bar.
From A30 west via Treliske Hospital
Turn left down Station Road and Richmond Hill at County Hall Roundabout. Turn right at mini roundabout into City Road and turn second left available into Calenick Street. Moorfield Car Park is then on the right after L2 nightclub and opposite the Shout bar.
