Summer Holidays

Every day, 10am – 5pm

Enjoy relaxed, hands-on activities inspired by real-life seafaring experiences in this summer play space. It’s a chance for families to slow down, play, and spend time together, sharing stories as a crew.

Every day, 10am – 5pm

Explore the Museum and become a Maritime Adventurer in our playful and interactive trail for young explorers.

Every day, 12.30-3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Grab your crew to take part in our nautical Make and Take craft activities.

Mondays, 11am & 2pm

Dive into an enchanting adventure with Mischief the Mermaid and her friends.

Discover ocean spirits, hidden treasures, and a magical message in a bottle as you meet a real-life mermaid in the Museum and help solve sea-bound mysteries.

Packed with imagination, friendship, and a splash of magic, it’s a captivating experience for young explorers ready to discover a world beneath the waves.

Tuesdays , 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Set sail for adventure with acclaimed Cornish storyteller Jenny Beare.

Gather in our Cornish Quayside Gallery and be swept away by thrilling maritime tales of daring voyages, mysterious waters, and life on the high seas.

With every twist and turn, our seasoned sailor spins unforgettable yarns brimming with excitement, humour, and a touch of the unexpected.

Wed 5 & Thurs 6 August, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Sam O’Shanty has lived his whole life upon the ocean wave, ever since he was just knee-high to a kipper! He’s sailed all the Seven Seas, but now he’s come ashore and he’s got all manner of marvellous stories to tell.

Sam O’Shanty is a nautically comic show for all the family, crammed with farce, fantasy and fact. Storytelling, puppetry and the singing of shanties will have the whole crew (from young landlubbers to salty old sea-dogs alike) laughing and singing along!