Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery (formerly Royal Cornwall Museum) holds over a million artefacts, including world-class mineral collections, Cornish art, and objects that tell the story of Cornwall’s heritage and culture.
Founded in 1818 by the Royal Institution of Cornwall, the museum aims to be a welcoming and vibrant cultural hub. It offers exhibitions, events, and outreach programmes for schools, community groups, and visitors to explore Cornwall’s past and present.
Funding from the Good Growth Programme will help secure the museum’s future by:
- Transforming how collections are displayed.
- Protecting the historic building in central Truro.
- Making the museum more appealing to residents and visitors.
What the project will deliver:
- A complete redesign of the Heart of Cornwall exhibition and main gallery, creating an engaging, flexible space showcasing Cornwall’s heritage.
- Upgrades to the popular Nature Gallery, telling vital environmental stories in the context of the climate crisis.
- Improvements to the entrance and garden to enhance accessibility and create a stronger connection between the museum and the street.
The funding will also support a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) programme, including school workshops, careers events, family activities and special exhibitions
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