Lawrence House Museum

Lawrence House Museum

Lawrence House, Launceston, is a fine Georgian house built in 1753, located in a street which John Betjemen described as 'having the most perfect collection of 18th Century townhouses in Cornwall'. It is owned by the National Trust and leased to Launceston Town Council, who use it to house the town museum, and as a civic centre.

Admission is free but donations, which support the work of the museum, would be appreciated. Disabled access to the ground floor only ( 6 rooms ).

Closed until Spring 2012 - watch this space

Hours of Opening
Monday – Friday - Open Bank Holidays 
10.30am – last entry 4.00pm
The museum closes at 4.30pm

Special Exhibitions & Events in 2012
Please see  Special Events & Exhibitions webpage

See right: Recently restored 1925 "flapper"  wedding dress thought to have been deigned by Charles Worth of London

 

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