Royal Cornwall Museum Museums
The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Truro. On entering the ground floor of the museum, a modern explorer will find a display of local material from prehistoric times to the present day. In the Rashleigh gallery the visitor can examine minerals from all over the world and one of the best collections of Cornish minerals in the country, including the largest known crystal of Liroconite in the world.
On the first floor is displayed a wide range of decorative and applied art including a large selection of ceramics. Classical civilisations are represented by Greek and Roman artefacts and there is a dedicated Egyptian gallery with its resident mummy. .
Attraction Details
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AddressRiver Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SJ
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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The Sleepery
The Sleepery offers pet-friendly accommodation in Truro. Tregothnan is 4 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
The Alverton
The Alverton is the only four-star hotel within the cathedral city of Truro. It is set within a 19th-century Grade II listed building with arched mullioned windows..
Merchant House
Situated in Truros lively city centre, the Merchant House boasts free Wi-Fi and free private parking. It is just 1 mile from Truro Railway Station and 7 minutes walk from numerous bars, restaurants, and shops..
The Fieldings
Set in the Cornish city of Truro, The Fieldings is a Victorian bed and breakfast offering free WiFi access in all rooms and free on-site parking. Just a 5-minute drive from Truro Cathedral, Truro Train Station is also 2 minutes journey by car..
Cliftons Guest House
Situated 3.9 km from Tregothnan in Truro, Cliftons Guest House features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room has a flat-screen TV.
Pecks
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Pecks offers accommodation in Truro. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV.
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