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Accessibility

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with unisex accessible toilets, ramp and lift, baby changing facilities, shop and cafe.

This guide is intended to give you a pre-visit overview of the facilities we provide. Please contact us if you need further advice, information or have specific requirements ahead of your visit.

Quieter hours:

If you are planning a visit and would prefer a more relaxed experience, our quieter hours tend to be between 2 – 4pm during school term times. Sunny days are usually quiet and rainy days are usually busier.

Sensory maps, bags and ear defenders are always available to borrow for free from the reception area.

Accessibility Guide Links

Accessibility Guide to the Royal Cornwall Museum

Sensory Map

A visit to Royal Cornwall Museum Social Story Easy Read