Museums · South West England
County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)
In or near Truro.
County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) — library in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is a museum in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area TR1.
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Official information
The County Museum and Library, part of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, showcases a variety of collections that reflect Cornish identity and history. Visitors can explore galleries featuring minerals, nature, ancient civilizations, and art, as well as participate in various events and exhibitions throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The County Museum and Library, located in Truro, South-West England, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a repository for the history and culture of Cornwall, situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.2637, -5.0548
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Phone
- +44 1872 272205
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q26497242 (CC0)
- commons: Royal Cornwall Museum (26191628321).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)?
- County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 3AP), in the parish of Truro.
- What is County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)?
- County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) — library in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 3AP.
- Is County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) a listed building?
- County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) a protected site?
- Yes — County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 3AP.