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A child dressed in a pirate costume plays on the Museum's Treasure Island play zone.

With a packed programme of events and things to do this summer, we’re the coolest place to be for families! Grab all the gang and set sail for fun.

A close-up oh a pair of hands holding a crab up to the camera.

How to Rock Pool Safely

We’re heading shore side this may half term with the Rock Pool Project where we’ll be looking for Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep on our local beaches.

On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of someone in the process of painting a crab.

Add colour to your drawings – Make & Take at Home

The creatures found in Cornish rockpools are often very colourful. In this Make & Take at Home we explore how to add colour to your drawings.

Add detail to your drawings – Make & Take at Home

In this Make & Take we look at how to add detail to your drawings of mini monsters from the deep.

On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a painting of a crab.

Finding things to draw – Make & Take at Home

We’re heading to Cornwall’s rock pools this May half term to find creatures to draw. Here’s how to find things to draw in our latest Make & Take at Home.…

On the left, white text against a blue-green background reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a young woman in a blue hoodie sat on some rocks, painting a crab.

Sketching moving creatures – Make & Take at Home

Mini monsters won’t sit still for anyone. Learn how to draw creatures that are always on the move.

On the left is white text against a green-blue background that reads 'Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep' and 'May half term'. On the right is a photo of a fish-shaped colouring in template.

Fish Sketchbook – Make & Take at Home

This May half term create an ocean inspired sketchbook. Fill the pages of this sketchbook with drawings and paintings as you join in with all the Make and Take at Homes from the week.

Digital artwork featuring a bright red crab, sand and kelp against a blue-green background.

Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep

Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June

For May half term we’re taking things off-site and online and heading to the shores of our seas. With The Rock Pool Project discover mini monsters on the trail through Falmouth and get crafting with our live online Make and Takes.

A woman in a green and blue costume lies on her side facing the camera, one hand resting on a conch shell.

Tales of Oshi, the Cornish Sea Sprite

Easter Holidays

Have you heard of Oshi the Cornish sea sprite? Full of wonder and mischievous fun she’s about to take the Easter holidays by storm!

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