Royal Cornwall Museum
Explore 200 years of Cornish history, art, and natural science in the heart of Truro.
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Our Honest Family Perspective on Royal Cornwall Museum
As a Cornish family who have visited Royal Cornwall Museum ourselves, we share our honest, first-hand experience to help you plan the perfect family day out. We only recommend places we have genuinely enjoyed as a family.
Overview
The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro is the oldest and most comprehensive museum in Cornwall, housing over 200 years of Cornish history, art, archaeology, and natural science. From ancient Egyptian mummies to Cornish minerals, its collections are endlessly fascinating.
Highlights
- ✓Over 200 years of Cornish history
- ✓Art, archaeology, and natural science
- ✓Egyptian mummy collection
- ✓Cornish mineral collection
- ✓Regular temporary exhibitions
- ✓Free entry
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