Lawrence House Museum, Launceston, Cornwall
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:39
Lawrence House Museum, Launceston, Cornwall
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Opening Times
The main museum is closed.
Pop-Up Museum
Opening Tuesday to Friday 10am -4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm.
Getting Here
Pop-Up Museum: Merchant’s House, 13 High Street, Launceston, PL15 8ER
Step into the history of a Cornish community
Why the pop-up museum?
When Lawrence House Museum closed because of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, the curator and volunteers did not realise that it would prove impossible to re-open as soon as restrictions allowed.
During the period the museum was closed, damage mainly caused by damp occurred to the fabric of the building resulting in its temporary closure for repairs. To enable local residents and visitors to continue to connect with selections from the main museum collection, the idea of a “pop-up” museum was proposed to continue to showcase Lawrence House but in miniature.
Lawrence House Pop-Up Museum opened in the Merchant’s House at 11a High Street Launceston in September 2021 and is now next door at No 13 (opposite the co-op). It will be open until visitors can return to the Grade 2* National Trust House in Castle Street. A programme of rolling exhibitions is underway so there will always be something new to see.
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Latest news and events
Talk
13 Aug 2025 – 13 Aug 2025 | 18.00
Unearthed: The Lost Tomb of Tutmosis II
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Unearthed: The Lost Tomb of Tutmosis II
Exhibition
2 Dec 2024 – 21 Dec 2024 | Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm
Christmas Exhibition
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Christmas Exhibition
Exhibition
2 Apr 2024 – 2 Nov 2024 | Tuesday – Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
The Victorian Household
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The Victorian Household
So much to see here. Such a super record of the heritage of the house, town and area.
Ally, Gloucestershire
What is this, who used it and why?
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Great museum! I love traditional museums full of objects rather than glass boxes, too much writing and interactive screens. Keep it as it is!
Carole, Bedford
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Schools
Pupils can gain a greater understanding of the history of Launceston and the surrounding area.
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Groups
Lawrence House welcomes group visits but asks that all large groups (10+) book in advance.
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Plan your visit
There really is something for everyone to see and experience in the Lawrence House Museum.
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Skip to main content
Skip to header right navigation
Skip to site footer
Opening Times
The main museum is closed.
Pop-Up Museum
Opening Tuesday to Friday 10am -4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm.
Getting Here
Pop-Up Museum: Merchant’s House, 13 High Street, Launceston, PL15 8ER
Step into the history of a Cornish community
Why the pop-up museum?
When Lawrence House Museum closed because of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, the curator and volunteers did not realise that it would prove impossible to re-open as soon as restrictions allowed.
During the period the museum was closed, damage mainly caused by damp occurred to the fabric of the building resulting in its temporary closure for repairs. To enable local residents and visitors to continue to connect with selections from the main museum collection, the idea of a “pop-up” museum was proposed to continue to showcase Lawrence House but in miniature.
Lawrence House Pop-Up Museum opened in the Merchant’s House at 11a High Street Launceston in September 2021 and is now next door at No 13 (opposite the co-op). It will be open until visitors can return to the Grade 2* National Trust House in Castle Street. A programme of rolling exhibitions is underway so there will always be something new to see.
How to find us
Latest news and events
Talk
13 Aug 2025 – 13 Aug 2025 | 18.00
Unearthed: The Lost Tomb of Tutmosis II
Read more
Unearthed: The Lost Tomb of Tutmosis II
Exhibition
2 Dec 2024 – 21 Dec 2024 | Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm
Christmas Exhibition
Read more
Christmas Exhibition
Exhibition
2 Apr 2024 – 2 Nov 2024 | Tuesday – Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
The Victorian Household
Read more
The Victorian Household
So much to see here. Such a super record of the heritage of the house, town and area.
Ally, Gloucestershire
What is this, who used it and why?
Discover
Great museum! I love traditional museums full of objects rather than glass boxes, too much writing and interactive screens. Keep it as it is!
Carole, Bedford
Picture postcard
Learn
Schools
Pupils can gain a greater understanding of the history of Launceston and the surrounding area.
Find out more
Groups
Lawrence House welcomes group visits but asks that all large groups (10+) book in advance.
Find out more
Plan your visit
There really is something for everyone to see and experience in the Lawrence House Museum.
Find out more