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.

If you have a little spare time on your hands and would like to spend it supporting the museum, meeting new people and learning new skills then volunteering could be just the ticket. Equally if you are looking to start a new career then volunteering could help you develop skills and gain invaluable experience in a workplace.

Volunteers assist museum staff in a variety of areas: marketing, events, collections care, documentation, archiving, fundraising and administration. 

How do I become a volunteer?

Volunteering opportunities are updated regularly on this site. You can apply for any opportunity listed by sending in your CV to the named member of staff by the deadline stated. If you have the skills, enthusiasm we seek then you will be invited in to have a chat about the role and the time and skills you can offer. Please make sure you have read our volunteer policy before applying.

For the rcm volunteer policy as a pdf file please click here

What if I can’t see an opportunity I am interested in?
Due to limited staff resources we cannot accept general applications for volunteering. If no opportunities specifically match your needs then please keep checking the website – as new ones may arise at any time!

We are only one of many museums in Cornwall that offer volunteering opportunities.  In fact some museums are run entirely by volunteers. For details of other museums in your area please see www.museumsincornwall.org.uk