What's On 2014-15
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enjoy, explore, and discover… INFORMATION FOR VISITORS The magnificent granite-fronted building on River Street in Truro is home to the Royal Cornwall Museum and Courtney Library. ADDRESS & CONTACT Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro TR1 2SJ Tel: 01872 272205 Email: [email protected] Web: www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk ENTRY Museum: Adults £4.50 (annual pass), FREE for 18 year olds or under, Members of the Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC), National Art Pass & Museums Association members. £3.50 per person for adult groups of 10+. Courtney Library: £4.50 for a Courtney Library Research Day Pass. Free to RIC Members & students. OPENING TIMES Museum: Mon – Sat: 10am – 4.45pm (except Bank Holidays and special Christmas closures) Courtney Library: Tues, Wed & Fri 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Appointment necessary on 01872 242786 FACILITIES & ACCESS Wheelchair accessible toilets and nappy changing facilities, shop, café, ramp & lift access. Venue hire The museum is available to hire, whether for a daytime meeting or evening function in its wonderful surroundings. Contact enquiries@ royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or 01872 272205 Support There are many ways you can support this important Cornish charity (The Royal Institution of Cornwall) • Become a Volunteer Volunteers play an essential role within the Museum and Courtney Library, whether as a Trustee, a gallery guide or helping with collections’ care and documentation. • Donations The RIC relies on the generosity of individuals to help support the care of these Cornish collections for the people of Cornwall and for visitors to the region. • Leave a legacy to the RIC in your Will Know that something you care about is being looked after for generations to come. • Become a Member of The Royal Institution of Cornwall Enjoy lectures, newsletters, the annual journal, admission to the Museum and Courtney Library, and have a say in the running of the RIC. Above all be a much- valued supporter of this important Cornish charity. For more information contact: membership@ royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk Exhibitions 2014/2015 Experience new and exciting ideas through our changing exhibitions programme Amongst Heroes: the artist in working Cornwall Until 4 September 2014 A magnificent exhibition featuring paintings of Cornish people at work. Featured artists include Stanhope Forbes, Henry Scott Tuke and Lucy Kemp-Welch. Supported by the Tanner Trust and The Bulldog Trust From Great Beginnings to the 21st Century Until summer 2015 Paintings and sculpture which were originally collected for schoolchildren in Cornwall in the 1960s. Artists such as Jacob Epstein and Anthony Frost are featured in the collection, which now numbers over 100 pieces. Terrain 27 September 2014 to 27 February 2015 Explore this exhibition of paintings, ceramics, pottery and photography that take their inspiration from the Cornish landscape and its geology. In partnership with Plymouth University and sponsored by the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Place 27 March 2015 to 2 October 2015 Immerse yourself in Kurt Jackson’s artistic responses to places of meaning, selected by well-known literary and environmental figures. Sir Richard Hussey Vivian – A Truro Hero 13 June 2015 – 8 January 2016 Delve into the life of Sir Hussey Vivian, who fought in the Battle of Waterloo and helped to establish the Royal Institution of Cornwall in 1818. …Cornwall’s history and its connections to the world • The rich pre-history of Cornwall • Lifestyle and culture of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome • Beautiful art from Cornwall and beyond • Amazing minerals from Cornwall’s mining landscape • Cornish science and invention • A unique archive of Cornish history Royal Cornwall Museum – Truro @RoyalCornwall RoyalCornwallMuseum For more information on the exhibitions and the programme of talks and events: www. royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/ activities for families a giant hello! I am the Cornish Giant. Can you find me in the museum? PSST! Look for me on the map for hands-on areas for all ages in the museum The Museum has wonderful permanent interactive galleries, explorer backpacks and hands-on exhibits which will delight visitors of all ages. Special family activities throughout the year include: 21 June 2014: Get Arty Drop-in activities for all ages. Part of Children’s Art Week. 19 July 2014: St Piran, a Cornish Hero Lots of drop-in activities for all ages. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. 26 July – 30 Aug 2014: Summer Holiday Activities Under 5s each Tuesday & over 5s each Thursday. Booking advised. 1 Nov 2014: Big Draw Drop-in activities for all ages. Nov 2014: Truro City of Lights Lantern-making events. 21 Dec 2014: Kick off the Christmas holidays Activities for under 5s and over 5s. Booking advised. 17 & 19 Feb 2015: Half term activities Under 5s on 17th & over 5s on 19th. Booking advised. March/April 2015: Easter Holiday family events Part of the Truro Festival (various dates). All activities are FREE unless stated otherwise. Adult supervision required. Normal adult admission applies at £4.50 for an annual pass, children free entry. For more details on these events and more, please see our website. DISCOVERY GUIDE & MAP ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM Absolutely superb, eyes on…hands on… brains on! The Truro Park and Ride stops directly outside the Museum. For more information on public transport to the Museum: www.traveline.info
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enjoy, explore, and discover…
INFORMATION FOR VISITORSThe magnificent granite-fronted building on River Street in Truro is home to the Royal Cornwall Museum and Courtney Library.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro TR1 2SJTel: 01872 272205 Email: [email protected] Web: www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
ENTRYMuseum: Adults £4.50 (annual pass), FREE for 18 year olds or under, Members of the Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC), National Art Pass & Museums Association members. £3.50 per person for adult groups of 10+. Courtney Library: £4.50 for a Courtney Library Research Day Pass. Free to RIC Members & students.
OPENING TIMESMuseum: Mon – Sat: 10am – 4.45pm (except Bank Holidays and special Christmas closures) Courtney Library: Tues, Wed & Fri 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm. Appointment necessary on 01872 242786
FACILITIES & ACCESSWheelchair accessible toilets and nappy changing facilities, shop, café, ramp & lift access.
Venue hireThe museum is available to hire, whether for a daytime meeting or evening function in its wonderful surroundings. Contact [email protected] or 01872 272205 SupportThere are many ways you can support this important Cornish charity (The Royal Institution of Cornwall)• Become a Volunteer Volunteers
play an essential role within the Museum and Courtney Library, whether as a Trustee, a gallery guide or helping with collections’ care and documentation.
• Donations The RIC relies on the generosity of individuals to help support the care of these Cornish collections for the people of Cornwall and for visitors to the region.
• Leave a legacy to the RIC in your Will Know that something you care about is being looked after for generations to come.
• Become a Member of The Royal Institution of Cornwall Enjoy lectures, newsletters, the annual journal, admission to the Museum and Courtney Library, and have a say in the running of the RIC. Above all be a much-valued supporter of this important Cornish charity. For more information contact: [email protected]
Exhibitions 2014/2015Experience new and exciting ideas through our changing exhibitions programme
Amongst Heroes: the artist in working Cornwall Until 4 September 2014 A magnificent exhibition featuring paintings of Cornish people at work. Featured artists include Stanhope Forbes, Henry Scott Tuke and Lucy Kemp-Welch. Supported by the Tanner Trust and The Bulldog Trust
From Great Beginnings to the 21st Century Until summer 2015 Paintings and sculpture which were originally collected for schoolchildren in Cornwall in the 1960s. Artists such as Jacob Epstein and Anthony Frost are featured in the collection, which now numbers over 100 pieces.
Terrain 27 September 2014 to 27 February 2015 Explore this exhibition of paintings, ceramics, pottery and photography that take their inspiration from the Cornish landscape and its geology. In partnership with Plymouth University and sponsored by the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
Place 27 March 2015 to 2 October 2015 Immerse yourself in Kurt Jackson’s artistic responses to places of meaning, selected by well-known literary and environmental figures.
Sir Richard Hussey Vivian – A Truro Hero 13 June 2015 – 8 January 2016 Delve into the life of Sir Hussey Vivian, who fought in the Battle of Waterloo and helped to establish the Royal Institution of Cornwall in 1818.
…Cornwall’s history and its connections to the world
• The rich pre-history of Cornwall
• Lifestyle and culture of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome
• Beautiful art from Cornwall and beyond
• Amazing minerals from Cornwall’s mining landscape
• Cornish science and invention
• A unique archive of Cornish history
Royal Cornwall Museum – Truro @RoyalCornwall RoyalCornwallMuseum
For more information on the exhibitions and the programme of talks and events: www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/
activities for families
a giant hello! I am the Cornish Giant.
Can you find me in the museum?
PSST! Look for me on the map for hands-on areas for all ages
in the museum
The Museum has wonderful permanent interactive galleries, explorer backpacks and hands-on exhibits which will delight visitors of all ages.
Special family activities throughout the year include:
21 June 2014: Get Arty Drop-in activities for all ages. Part of Children’s Art Week.
19 July 2014: St Piran, a Cornish Hero Lots of drop-in activities for all ages. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
26 July – 30 Aug 2014: Summer Holiday Activities Under 5s each Tuesday & over 5s each Thursday. Booking advised.
1 Nov 2014: Big Draw Drop-in activities for all ages.
Nov 2014: Truro City of Lights Lantern-making events.
21 Dec 2014: Kick off the Christmas holidays Activities for under 5s and over 5s. Booking advised.
17 & 19 Feb 2015: Half term activities Under 5s on 17th & over 5s on 19th. Booking advised.
March/April 2015: Easter Holiday family events Part of the Truro Festival (various dates).
All activities are FREE unless stated otherwise. Adult supervision required. Normal adult admission applies at £4.50 for an annual pass, children free entry. For more details on these events and more, please see our website.
DISCOVERY GUIDE & MAP
ROYAL CORNWALL
MUSEUM
Absolutely superb,eyes on…hands on…brains on!
The Truro Park and Ride stops directly outside the Museum. For more information on public transport to the Museum: www.traveline.info
Courtney Library
Changing exhibitions
Changing exhibitions
Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome Changing exhibitions
Mining & Minerals Cornish Gallery
Nature
Schools
Truro Arts Café
Changing exhibitions
start your journey here
FIRST FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
MUSEUM ENTRANCEAMAZING MINERALSBeautiful mineral specimens from Cornwall’s unique mining landscape. An internationally important collection.
PREHISTORIC TO PRESENT DAY Take a trip through Cornwall’s history: discover ancient archaeology and the Cornish inventions which changed the world.
UNWRAPPING THE PASTDiscover Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome and meet Ist-tayef-nakht, the unwrapped mummy. In partnership with the British Museum.
NATURAL CORNWALL Get closer to Cornwall’s wonderful wildlife with activities for all ages.
CORNISH HISTORY RESEARCH 40,000 books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps and much more. By appointment.
CREATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIPCeramics, glass and metal from Cornwall and beyond.
Royal Cornwall Museum – Truro @RoyalCornwall RoyalCornwallMuseum
The Royal Institution of Cornwall. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No: 8362598. Registered Office: 25 River Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SJ. Registered Charity No: 1150749
CAN YOU SEE ME ON THE MAP?
THAT’S WHERE YOU’LL FIND hands-on
activities
EXHIBITIONSExperience exciting ideas through the programme of changing exhibitions.
TRURO ARTS CAFEFuel your visit to the Museum with coffee and cake or lovely lunches.
MUSEUM SHOPPick up that special souvenir or gift: Cornish books, cards, games, crafts and much more.
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