ART COLLECTION
When possible we offer tours and small group visits to our art store. Please get in touch if you are planning a special trip to make sure we can provide access to works that may not currently be on show.
The gallery has an outstanding collection of over 2,000 artworks that range from Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionist paintings to contemporary prints, photography and a children's illustration archive. We also have the largest contemporary collection of automata in a public museum and regularly commission new ones.
We have a vibrant exhibition programme so the works on display from our collection are constantly changing and there is always something new and exciting for visitors of all ages.
RCPS TUKE COLLECTION
We have recently become custodians of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society Tuke collection. The Tuke collection is believed to be unique. These works will be made available for exhibitions at a local, national and international level.Please note that these works are not on display continuously. If you are planning on making a special trip please contact us in advance so we can arrange access to the paintings.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW THE TUKE COLLECTION
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW THE TUKE COLLECTION
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Charles Napier Hemy RA RWS (1841-1917) Alongshore fisherman, 1890