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 2SJ.

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 2SJ.

Museums · South West England

County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)

In or near Truro.

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County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) — Grade II listed building-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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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

Getting there & planning your visit

The County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is located at postcode TR1 2SJ, with the nearest railway station being Truro, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is paid, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

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County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) is a Grade II listed building-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1201526). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details TRURO SW8244NW RIVER STREET 880-1/6/263 (North side) 08/01/71 County Museum and Library (Royal Institution of Cornwall) GV II Savings bank, now museum. 1845. By Philip Sambell for the Trustees of the Truro Savings Bank. Granite ashlar front, asbestos slate roof with central pediment and parapet. Large rectangular plan, plus wings at sides and rear, with central entrance hall leading to a very large stair hall with an imperial stair to balcony on all sides. Classical style. 2 storeys; symmetrical 5-window front. Plinth; articulated by giant Ionic pilasters dividing bays with 3 central bays broken slightly forward and surmounted by triangular pediment; central distyle Doric porch with Doric entablature and central elliptical-arched doorway with fanlight, C20 door; other openings with shallow elliptical arches over C20 horned sashes: those to first floor with glazing bars. INTERIOR: complete and has many interesting features including large central hall lit by glazed roof, with key-pattern ventilator, over segmental ribs with ceiling cornices with modillions; imperial stair to gallery on large moulded brackets, moulded architraves and rear lunette over pairs of Ionic columns, also panelled ceilings with moulded ribs to side galleries. A competent classical composition by this notable Truro architect. (The Truro Buildings Research Group: River Street and its Neighbourhood: Truro: 1980-). Listing NGR: SW8237744884 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 377574 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

The County Museum and Library, part of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, showcases a diverse range of collections that reflect Cornish identity and heritage. Visitors can explore galleries featuring art, minerals, and historical artefacts, as well as participate in various events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Read more on the official property page.

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, part of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, is located in Truro, South-West England. This Grade II listed building houses a collection that reflects the region's heritage and history.

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Coordinates: 50.2637, -5.0548
District: Cornwall
Parish: Truro
Postcode: TR1 2SJ
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
Phone: +44 1872 272205
Nearest railway station: Truro — 0.7 km
Opening: Daily 10am–4pm
Official site: www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26497242 (CC0)

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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 2SJ), in the parish of Truro.
What is County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall)?: County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) — Grade II listed building-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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 2SJ.
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 2SJ.

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