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.

The Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC) is the organisation that owns and manages the Royal Cornwall Museum and Courtney Library. It is responsible for looking after the museum and library for the enjoyment of visitors today and for generations to come. As a charity the RIC relies on donations and the support of its members to maintain and improve one of the UK’s oldest and finest museum and archive collections.

Membership

Joining the RIC is easy and members are rewarded with an exciting programme of events and opportunities. Members can expect to enjoy benefits such as:

• Biannual RIC newsletter with short articles and features of interest
• Invitation to the RIC annual excursion to special and unusual places of interest
• The annual RIC journal (not applicable for student membership)
• Free admission to the RIC Spring and Autumn lectures
• Advance notice of special events including invitations to exhibition Private Views
• Invitation to the Christmas event where you get the chance to experience the wonderful atmosphere of the museum ‘after hours’, meet the staff, volunteers and other RIC members

Your subscription will help maintain and improve the care of one of the country’s oldest and finest museum and archive collections, helping to ensure its survival for the enjoyment of visitors today and for generations to come.

Please see the table on the right for membership rates.

To download a joining form select one of the following:
Adobe PDF format
Microsoft Word format

“I regard the RIC and the Royal Cornwall Museum as absolutely essential for Cornwall.” RIC Member, June 2006

“Who couldn’t be happy with a life membership paid for in 1986? If I live much longer I shall feel I ought to pay again.” RIC Life Member, August 2006

Sponsorship

Our exhibitions, events and education programmes offer a great opportunity to associate your company with high profile activities. Contact the Development Team at taryn.harris@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205.

Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to the museum and we rely on their enthusiasm and dedication. We would like to hear from you if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

For further information:
Taryn Harris
Royal Institution of Cornwall
Royal Cornwall Museum
River Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2SJ
taryn.harris@royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
+44 (0)1872 272205 ext 234