Museums · South West England
Discovering42
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Discovering42 — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Discovering42 is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Discovering42 is a hands-on science museum located in Bodmin, Cornwall, featuring interactive exhibits made from salvaged materials. It aims to engage visitors of all ages in the fields of art, science, and sustainability through playful learning experiences.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Discovering42 is a museum located in South-West England, postcode PL31. The museum focuses on various aspects of science and technology, providing an informative experience for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4705, -4.7154
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bodmin
- Postcode
- PL31 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- 07904674695
- Nearest railway station
- Bodmin General — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Holidays: Monday – Sunday: 9.30am – 5.30pm; Term Times: Friday to Monday; Last entry: 4pm
- Official site
- www.discovering42.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/822289119 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Discovering42?
- Discovering42 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL31 2DE), in the parish of Bodmin.
- What is Discovering42?
- Discovering42 — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Discovering42?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL31 2DE.
- Is Discovering42 a protected site?
- Yes — Discovering42 is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Discovering42?
- The nearest railway station is Bodmin General, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL31 2DE.