Kids + family

February Half Term

Join us this February half term for Science of the Sea – family fun with a BANG! Live shows, Make and Takes and a bubble Museum trail.

Saturday 22 February

After exploring the sea man turned his attention to the sky. Join us as we discover how via a special Museum trail how scientists, astronomers and Captain Cook all embarked on a mission to answer the question, how big is the Universe?

Every Thursday During Term Time

Explorer caps and backpacks on and magnifying glasses at the ready, we’re going on an adventure. Minnows Explorers is National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s grandparent and grandchildren activity sessions and is all about creating, making and exploring together.

Weekly storytelling and sing-a-long Every Monday during term time at 11 o’clock! Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Minnows Tales is free with your museum entry ticket. Term time only.

Sunday 22 March

Join us for a special Mother’s Day Make and Take. Say thank you for being mum by decorating a canvas tote bag with designs from the deep sea.

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May

Get water wise with the RNLI as they take over the Museum for Water Safety Weekend! With awesome demonstrations and games, learn the techniques that can help keep you safe in the water and discover more about the RNLI’s important work.

Sunday 21 June

Can you create something shipshape from scrap? This Father’s Day build a boat and unleash your competitive side as you race them in the Boat Pool.

Incredible storytelling from Yskynna, spooky craft making and a Museum trail with prizes to be won this October half term.

Join us on Friday 25 October at 2.50pm for an underwater scuba display. Learn common underwater hand signals and chat with the divers through the deep sea windows, keep an eye out for sea life and make sure they give our windows a good clean whilst they’re down there!