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.
Plan your visit
Address & Telephone
Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR12SJ.
Tel 01872 272205
Entry
Entry to the museum is free although this is under review. Please telephone ahead especially if you are making a long journey.
Opening Hours
Museum: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4.45pm
Courtney Library: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 1pm.
The Museum and Library will not be open on Sundays, Mondays or Bank Holidays.
The Museum and Library will be closed on 24th November for the RIC AGM and Members' Day.
Closures
The Egypt Gallery and Greek and Roman displays will be closed to the public from 28 April - 8 June 2012 while the objects are relocated to a brand new gallery funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Museum and Library will be closed on 24 November 2012 for the RIC AGM and Members' Day.
During the year there are other times when we need to close the museum or galleries to facilitate work in the galleries, set up for special events or as a result of staff shortages. It is always best to ring before a visit. We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause.
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. For visually impaired visitors, we have a raised map of the museum in large print and Braille.
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 for Museum visitors 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 
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.
