Lawrence House

Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse with multiple exhibition rooms displaying regional artifacts across three floors in downtown Launceston. The spaces are arranged to show furnishings, artworks, and everyday objects from different periods of the town's history.

The house was built in 1753 and represents the architectural quality of Georgian residential design in Cornwall. The National Trust later acquired it, preserving it as a historical record of 18th-century town life.

The house displays collections showing different aspects of Launceston's social development through objects, documents, and photographs. The rooms tell stories about the lives and daily habits of people who lived here in the past.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October with access to multiple levels organized by theme. Ground floor access is available for visitors with mobility needs, making it easier to explore what interests you most.

The building required temporary repairs, which led to the creation of rotating exhibitions featuring selected collection pieces. These temporary shows demonstrate how museums creatively adapt their displays when main galleries are unavailable.

Location: Cornwall

Inception: 1753

Address: 9 Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8BA

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/lawrence-house

GPS coordinates: 50.63828,-4.36230

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26