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Museums, art galleries and exhibitions in Cornwall

Looking for museums and art galleries in Cornwall?

There’s plenty of art and culture to be found here, from the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden to Tate St Ives and the Newlyn Art Gallery.

Start planning the perfect day in Cornwall by finding the right art gallery or museum for you.

Popular exhibitions in Cornwall

Visit these exhibitions in Cornwall with your National Art Pass

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Lamorna Birch: A Painter Laure...

15 October 2025 - 10 January 2026

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

02

Face to Face: Portraits from P...

21 January - 18 April 2026

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

03

Emilija Škarnulytė

6 December 2025 - 12 April 2026

04

Unsettled: A Photography Exhib...

25 November 2025 - 3 January 2026

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Upcoming events

Make, play and learn at events across Cornwall

Arty Afternoons: Christmas Car...

6 December 2025

Join us to start the season off by making crafty Christmas cards to send to your family an...

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Arty Afternoons: Lamorna Birch...

22 November 2025

Join us to make a beautiful leaf garland out of paper, card and felt which you can hang in...

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Arty Afternoons: Biddy Picard...

29 November 2025

Create a still life oil pastel artwork by making your own composition of flowers and fruit...

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Must-see museums in Cornwall

Places to visit in Cornwall with your National Art Pass

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The Exchange

Newlyn Art Gallery

National Maritime Museum Cornw...

Pendennis Castle

The Box, Plymouth

Tate St Ives

Cornwall Museum and Art Galler...

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Scul...

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