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October Half Term

The nights are drawing in and the shadows are taking over. Come and join us for a spooky half term this October!

Sunday 31 October, 6pm – 8pm

Dress as ghosts and ghouls and join us this Halloween for a torch-tour of the Museum with plenty of tricks and treats along the way.

With Dr Matt Lodder.

Thursday 25 November, 7.30pm

Take a virtual tour of the Flying Flotilla and Monsters of the Deep from the air! With thanks to Bad Wolf Horizon.

Craft your very own Alien Slime at home. Here’s all the information you’ll need to get started.

Craft your very own Crafty Alien at home. Here’s all the information you’ll need to create your own alien critter.

Craft your very own Paint Splat Alien at home. Here’s all the information you’ll need to create your own alien critter.

Craft your very own Pompom Alien at home. Here’s all the information you’ll need to create your own alien critter.

In February 1916 Falmouth was host to 450 New Zealand tunnellers. Whilst here they undertook military training before leaving for France the following month.