Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–4pm
Sunday–Monday: closed
At the very heart of Cornwall and its cultural life, the museum is a centre of exploration and learning. Using the eclectic collections of Cornish culture, art, antiquities, archaeology, science, and natural history we take people on a journey from deep underground to up into the sky, around the world and way back in time. In doing this, we use our collections to help our communities look forward together.
Until 13th November 2021
Everyone is an artist! Take part in an extravaganza of drawing that includes an exhibition of original works and prints by Old Masters.
7 September - 7 November
Portrait photography by Gavan Goulder of those involved in protests over the lack of action taken by leaders and government to address the climate emergency.
14 Aug -
24 Dec 2021
A display of community responses to our collection with a focus on climate change and the impact humans are having on the planet.
16 November - 31 March 2022
The development of our great little city illustrated through the museum’s collection of art, historic photographs and objects to inspire stories and memories of the people that live and work here.
14 Aug -
24 Dec 2021
A major exhibition of watercolours by renowned artist Tony Foster that illustrate the precariousness of wilderness and endangered environments around the world.
This exhibition is generously supported by The Foster, Palo Alto, California.
The Courtney Library and Archive is a unique and long-established Cornish history research centre that holds some of the most significant collections of Cornish manuscripts anywhere in the world.
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Until 13th November 2021
Everyone is an artist! Take part in an extravaganza of drawing that includes an exhibition of original works and prints by Old Masters.
On-going Basis
Drop in Drawing in the chapel gallery and help us create a climate flag. Free ongoing basis - unfacilitated drawing.
