This summer, we’re inviting people across Cornwall to help shape the final phase of the museum’s development by sharing their views online or in person. The final phase of transformation proposes a new visitor journey through the whole museum, encompassing upgrades to galleries as well as the museum café and shop, and new learning spaces for all, including the 4,000 school-aged children who visit the museum each year.

We’ve been transforming our spaces since 2023, with extensive internal works improving the visitor experience and galleries, as well as external works to secure the roof and open up the entrance. We welcomed more than 50,000 visitors in its last financial year, an increase of more than 50% since before the transformation.

This initial phase of the final development works to scope designs and feasibility is funded with £440,000 of initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

An online consultation is now open to all, with everyone encouraged to take part and share what they would like to see from the museum’s next chapter. People can also visit on Tuesdays throughout August for “Tell Us Tuesdays” – in-person consultation sessions offering an informal opportunity to speak to the team, provide feedback and view the proposed designs.

Bryony Robins, Co-Director, said:

“Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery exists for our communities, for our young people and for all visitors that want to connect with Cornwall’s heritage and enjoy cultural experiences.

We’re building Cornwall’s national museum, and this is an important moment for people to tell us what a world-class museum means to them.”

Emma Gibson, Programming and Engagement Manager added:

“We’re really welcoming the views of both visitors and non-visitors during this consultation process.

We want to understand how the museum can be shaped around the needs, interests and aspirations of our communities, from programming and access to the proposed designs for the internal works. Tell Us Tuesdays is a genuine open call for views, and we encourage anyone with an interest in Cornwall’s heritage, culture and future museum experience to take part.”

People can share their views through the online consultation or join us on Tuesdays throughout August for Tell Us Tuesdays. We’re encouraging visitors, non-visitors, families, schools, community groups and anyone with an interest in Cornwall’s heritage to take part and help shape the final phase of the museum’s development.

Take the survey online here.