New Home Education Days Added for 2026/27

When we launched our dedicated Home Education Days earlier this year, we knew we were onto something special. The response from families has been brilliant, and we’re thrilled to announce that due to their popularity, we’re adding new dates.

Booking is now live for our next engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed specifically with Home Educating families in mind.

What Are Home Education Days?

Home Education Days are pre-bookable sessions created exclusively for home educating families. Led by our Formal Learning Manager, each day runs from 10am to 2pm and combines a 90-minute hands-on facilitated workshop paired with 90 minutes of self-directed exploration throughout the Museum.

Whether your child learns best through guided discovery or independent investigation, there’s space for both.

Two New Workshops This September

We’re excited to introduce two brand-new workshop experiences for next term. Both are launching simultaneously on consecutive days, so you can choose the one that best suits your children’s age and interests.

Voyage of the Mystery – Wednesday 23 September, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), but all welcome

Imagine setting sail in a small fishing boat with just six crewmates, heading halfway across the world with nothing but your wits and the sea beneath you. This is the extraordinary true story of seven Cornish fishermen who did exactly that in 1854, aboard the fishing boat Mystery.

In this hands-on workshop, your children will step back in time and discover what inspired these bold men to undertake such an incredible voyage and what challenges they faced.

Learn more about Voyage of the Mystery

Hevva! Hevva! – Thursday 24 September, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), but all welcome

“Hevva! Hevva!” – the cry that echoed through 19th century Cornish villages whenever the pilchards arrived. In this evocative workshop, discover what daily life was really like for the pilchard fishermen and women who formed the backbone of Cornwall’s fishing communities.

Through interactive activities and storytelling, your children will explore the hard work, the tight-knit communities, the traditions, and the skills involved in this industry.

Learn more about Hevva! Hevva!

Wreck & Rescue – Wednesday 20 January, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for learners aged 5-7 (KS 1) but all are welcome.

This workshop focusses on shipwrecks and sea rescue, including incredible survival stories.

Learn more about Wreck & Rescue

Vikings: Sailors, Raiders and Traders – Thursday 21 January, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for learners aged 7-11 (KS2) but all are welcome.

Find out why the Vikings took to the sea, where they went and what they did when they got there in this workshop.

Pirates: Fact and Fiction – Wednesday 21 April, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for learners aged 5-7 (KS 1) but all are welcome.

Discover the common myths and misconceptions about pirates and uncovers some of the truths behind them.

Learn more about Pirates: Fact and fiction

Tudor Explorers – Thursday 22 April, 10am – 2pm

Recommended for learners aged 7-11 (KS2) but all are welcome.

Step back in time to the Tudor period and the golden age of exploration and discovery.

Learn more about Tudor Explorers

Given the popularity of last term’s sessions, we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Head to our Home Education Days page to secure your place and choose your workshop.

Book Your Home Education Day Now