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The UK’s Greatest Museum for Cornish Art and Culture | Free For Under 18s

Visiting with children

Family Trails
From mighty giants to golden treasures discover the stories of Cornwall’s past with our free family trail. (A sensory easy read version of this map is also available upon request)

Autism Friendly
RCM is proud to have been awarded an Autism Friendly Award in 2018 by the National Autistic Society – please ask about our sensory backpacks, ASD-friendly trails & ear defenders which are free to borrow. You can also download Sensory Maps & Social Stories here.  We also run regular autism-friendly Relaxed Sessions throughout the year.

Interactive Nature Gallery
The Nature Gallery is home to microscopes, dressing up, games, and more – there’s plenty for kids to get stuck into!

Holiday activities
Over the holidays, we host various family-friendly activities. From this summer’s plastic soup, to visits from T.E.C girls and Finding Father Christmas. Keep an eye out on our socials for more.