Silhouettes & Shadows – October Half Term 2024

Saturday 26 October –  Sunday 3 November

The nights are drawing in and the shadows are taking over. Come and join us for a spooky half term this October! Join in with the eerie shadow puppet stories and songs in the Boat Hall, get creative in magical Make & Take, and join the Museum trail!

*Please note, our spooky half term activities are over for 2024. Watch this space for what’s in store for 2025!

Myths in the Mist

11am, 1pm and 3pm

Following their previous shadow puppet show successes with Shivery Timbers and Pirates! Starbox Shadows and Wilderness Music present Myths in the Mist, shadowy tales from the old Cornish coast! Join Falmouth Fisherwoman Maggie Maggots for ancient tales of giants, mermaids and buccas, retold in music, verse, shadow and song.

Make & Take

12.30 – 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Have a go at making your own Cornish mythical puppet then take to the little stage to create a puppet performance for the family.

Halloween Trail

Find the shadowy scenes around the Museum to explore Cornwall’s spooky myths and legends. When you find all five will you choose a trick or treat?

What else is here

Explore 15 galleries over four floors, jump aboard RNLI rescue vehicles, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, watch boat-building, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, discover stories of ocean adventures and survival, and sail miniature boats on the boat pool. What’s more, our scenic Waterfront Cafe will be serving spooky treats.

It’s free!

The Silhouettes & Shadows October half term activities are FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.

Halloween at the Museum

On Thursday 31 October we’re staying open after hours for ghoulishly good family fun. Find out what’s happening at the Museum for Halloween.