Mechanical Museum — Cornwall 365 What's On

Tickets

£0 — £7.50

Standard museum entry £7.50 | Under-18s £0

Location

Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro | View on Google Maps

Dates

Fri 29th March, 2024 — Sat 6th July, 2024

About this event

Explore new worlds at the push of a button or turn of a lever at the Marvellous Mechanical Museum.

At the push of a button or turn of a lever, bring to life a world of Marvellous Mechanics. Explore automata created by Cornish artists and experience a world of play, engineering and art amongst these delightful creations.

From the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre comes an entertaining, interactive, and whimsical show. Explore automata created by Cornish artists, discover their inner workings at the push of a button or turn of a lever, and learn about the mechanics, engineering and art that goes into the delightful creations.

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre have played an integral role in the revival of automata and in supporting a growing number of automata makers. Recognising the potential popularity of these moving machines, CMT actively encouraged a group of makers in Falmouth, Cornwall to make automata to sell in their local craft shop, Cabaret. CMT often actively guided the artists’ creative direction, looking for wit and entertainment in the automata that they collected.

Contact

https://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/exhibition/marvellous-mechanical-museum

Accessibility

Details

Ramp and lift available for those who struggle with steps. Sensory packs also available. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please contact [email protected]

Facilities