Description of the attraction
The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in Truro, the capital city of Cornwall. It is the oldest museum in Cornwall and a leading center for the study of Cornish culture. The museum belongs to the Royal Cornwall Institute, founded in 1818.
The museum exposition consists of several sections. The archaeological section features artifacts from both Cornwall and other countries and regions. The most famous is Arthur's Stone. The stone was discovered in the ruins of Tintagel Castle and dates back to the 6th century. The inscription on the stone mentions "King Artugnu", whom many identify with the legendary King Arthur, although a significant part of archaeological scientists deny this connection.
The museum also exhibits collections of decorative and applied art, painting, numismatic collections. In the geology section, you can see some of the excellent minerals found in Cornwall. The Courtney Library is part of the museum.
The museum also hosts various exhibitions.
