7 March to 30 August 2016
From the Sphinx to ‘Nessy', monsters have played a part in human culture from the earliest civilizations to the present day. They continue to fascinate all ages and societies and abound in contemporary culture. The forthcoming exhibition will explore the psychology behind the invention of monsters, how they have changed over time and Cornwall's very own particular beasts.
Monsters will also have a big public program accompanying the exhibition. For details and to book tickets please see the What's on Page
Dragon Day - 23 April
Lunchtime talks:
‘THE INSPIRATION AND INFLUENCE OF H.P. LOVECRAFT'S MONSTERS' 1-2pm on Wednesday 18th May.
‘MEDIEVAL MONSTERS IN SCULPTURE' 1-2pm on Wednesday 8th June.
Boo Beaumont
22 February to 30 June 2016
Boo Beaumont is an award-winning XRay artist, film-maker and photographer with works in many prestigious public and private collections worldwide. Twelve of her ‘Remarkable Women' portraits are in the National Portrait Gallery collection in London. Her XRay work has been exhibited at the V&A Museum; the Hyogo Museum of Art in Kobe, Japan; and the Brazilian Museum of Art in Sao Paulo.
She was the first female to have works hung in the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar. Her groundbreaking film ‘Metamorph' will be shown for the first time, in a gallery setting, at this exhibition.
Walk. Stop. Walk
18 March to 30 June 2016
Environmental Art is a broad term that covers often politically or ecologically motivated artwork. Tony Plant is at its very heart; he's also a prolific creator of transient, whole beach sand drawings, and is regularly invited to ‘make work'. For this exhibition space Plant has created a body of drawings, paintings and sketches based on the Cornish coastline - day and night - this work is rooted in the Cornish landscape and the experience of moving through it, one step at time which is inspiration for exhibition title WALK, STOP, WALK.
Bloodhound SSC
3 August to 30 October 2016
This is the story of Cornwall's engineering past brought up to date with the arrival of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car which is testing uniquely in the UK at Newquay Airport's runway.
The modular car will be unveiled for the first time at the Royal Cornwall Museum this summer.
Visitors will be able to view the interactive car, the original of which is designed to reach 1,000mph. Come along and be part of the adventure...
See Poldark's Cornwall
25 June 2015- 30 September 2016
Following the Sunday night phenomenon that swept the nation, the Royal Cornwall Museum is exploring the rich and varied nature of Poldark's 18th Century Cornwall.
Winston Graham wrote 12 Poldark novels. These internationally bestselling novels are set in Cornwall where Winston Graham spent much of his life.
This museum has a unique connection with Winston Graham; we hold many of the author's original notebooks, showing his novels written in long hand and this has resulted in the museum being a site of pilgrimage for the many fans who arrive in Cornwall from across the world looking for traces of Graham's original work.
To find out more about other children activities and events visit www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk or call 01872 272205 or email: [email protected].
Admission
Children go FREE
£4.50 for adult tickets giving unlimited access for a year
National Art Pass, Museums Association Members and Cornwall Heritage Volunteers Free
Facilities and Access
Wheelchair accessible toilets and nappy changing facilities, shop, cafe, ramp and lift.
Train: 0.5 miles from Truro Train Station
The Truro Park & Ride stops directly outside the Museum. For more information on public transport to the Museum: www.traveline.info
Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4.45pm except Bank Holidays (last admission 4pm).
Please note the Museum will also be closed on 31st December and 2nd January.
