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

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.

Photo of the Main Hall at the Museum, with warm lights draped across several of the boats suspended from the ceiling.

Light Show

Create a light show!

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.

Dr Tammy Horton picks up a jar with a fangtooth fish in it.

The Discovery Collections with Dr Tammy Horton – Autumn Lecture Series

Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm.

In this Lecture, Dr Tammy Horton provides first-hand insight into the collection, explaining both the historical and modern methods of collection, and how it is helping shape current scientific understanding of our world.

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.