All our events which require booking can be found on our Eventbrite page. Click on the event to book.
May
Saturday 2nd May-Saturday 30th May Cornish Bottle Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Cornish Bottle Exhibition which will be on display in the Daniel Gumb room, curated by The Cornish Bottle Archive Team. The display will feature a selection of bottles dating up to 1939 from the museum collection and a selection private collections. This exhibition is part of a touring series celebrating 50 years since the last major bottle exhibition in Cornwall.
The archive team are currently recording all Cornish known bottles to share with the community through their online museum. To find out more go to www.thecornishbottlearchive.co.uk
Saturday 16th May – Cornish Bottle Archive Road Show Event 10am-2pm
An exciting opportunity to meet the team. Bring a bottle along to find out more about it origin and history. We will also have the Lightbox set up to record any new bottles identified.
FREE EVENT No need to book
Monday 18th May History of Toys from Around the World for Home Ed’s age 5-10 10:30-12:00
Join us in person for a fun and interactive journey exploring the history of toys from different countries! Perfect for kids aged 5-10, this event lets little learners discover how toys have evolved and what makes them special around the globe. It’s a great chance to play, learn, and connect with other home-ed families. Don’t miss out on this playful adventure through time and culture!
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 18th May History of Toys from Around the World for Home Ed’s age 11-16 1:30-3:00pm
Join us in person for a fun and interactive journey exploring the history of toys from different countries! Perfect for kids aged 11-16, this event lets little learners discover how toys have evolved and what makes them special around the globe. It’s a great chance to play, learn, and connect with other home-ed families. Don’t miss out on this playful adventure through time and culture!
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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May Half Term
Pirates and Smugglers week in the museum. Join us for trails and workshops, links and further details can be found below. All workshops FREE and bookable on Eventbrite
Saturday 23rd May Make your Own Pirate Swords 11am-12pm
Ahoy, matey! Join us in person for a fun-filled adventure where you get to craft your very own pirate sword. Whether you’re a budding buccaneer or just love a hands-on project, this event is perfect for letting your creativity set sail! Grab your friends and come ready to build, carve, and create a swashbuckling masterpiece. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and prepare for a blast!
Suitable for Age 5+
A FREE event. Donations at the museum welcome
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Wednesday 27th May Make your own Treasure Map 10:30-11:30
Ahoy, adventurers! Join us in person for a fun-filled session where you’ll create your very own treasure map. Whether you’re a pirate at heart or just love a good quest, this event is perfect for unleashing your creativity and planning your next big adventure. Grab your compass and imagination—let’s chart some hidden treasures together!
Suitable for age 6+
A FREE event. Donations welcome.
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SOLD OUTSaturday 30th May Create your own ocean in a bottle 11am-12pm
Come join us for a super fun, hands-on experience where you’ll get to build your very own ocean right inside a bottle! This is an in-person event perfect for anyone who loves the sea, science, or just wants to get creative. We’ll guide you step-by-step, and you’ll leave with a cool ocean masterpiece to show off. Don’t miss out on making waves with us!
Suitable for age 6+
This is a FREE event. Donations welcome in the museum
June
Monday 1st June World War II in Cornwall for Home Education age 5-10 10:30-12:00pm
Hey parents and home educators! Bring your 5-10 year olds along for a fun, in-person adventure diving into World War II stories right here in Cornwall. Expect hands-on activities, cool facts, and a chance for little ones to really connect with history outside the classroom. Perfect for curious minds who love to learn by doing!
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 1st June World War II in Cornwall for Home Education age 11-16 10:30-12:00pm
Hey parents and home educators! Bring your 5-10 year olds along for a fun, in-person adventure diving into World War II stories right here in Cornwall. Expect hands-on activities, cool facts, and a chance for little ones to really connect with history outside the classroom. Perfect for curious minds who love to learn by doing!
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Watercolours for Emily Saturday 6th June 10:30-12:30
Join us for Watercolours for Emily ~ a special in-person workshop celebrating the amazing life of humanitarian and pacifist Emily Hobhouse on the centenary of her death.
Emily Hobhouse was born in St Ive, just outside of Liskeard and spent much of her life campaigning for the rights of women and children including during the Boar War.
One of Emily’s favourite past times was watercolour painting so it seems fitting that on the 100 year anniversary of her death that we celebrate her life and work with this beautiful hobby.
This workshop is aimed at anyone over the age of 5 years.
All materials and refreshments are provided although you are welcome to bring your own art materials.
We will have copies of Emily’s work on display and large photographs of the house and church where Emily grew up which has inspired this session.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to dabble, this event is all about getting creative with watercolours and honoring Emily’s incredible spirit. Come, relax, paint, and connect with fellow art lovers in a friendly, laid-back setting. Don’t miss this unique chance to blend art and history!
Watercolours for Emily A special Home Ed’s session Monday 8th June 10:30-12:30 Ages 5-16 years
Join us for Watercolours for Emily ~ a special in-person workshop celebrating the amazing life of humanitarian and pacifist Emily Hobhouse on the centenary of her death (8th June 1926).
Emily Hobhouse was born in St Ive, just outside of Liskeard and spent much of her life campaigning for the rights of women and children including during the Boar War.
One of Emily’s favourite past times was watercolour painting so it seems fitting that on the 100 year anniversary of her death that we celebrate her life and work with this beautiful hobby.
This workshop is aimed at Home Education Students age 5-16 years.
All materials and refreshments are provided.
We will have copies of Emily’s work on display and large photographs of the house and church where Emily grew up which has inspired this session.
Don’t miss this unique chance to blend art and history!
£5.00 per child (+£1.13 Eventbrite Fee)
Monday 15th June Fashion through the 1940’s to post war Britain for Home Education age 5-10 years 10:30-12:00
Come dressed in your finest 1940’s outfit for a fun fashion history session. Dive into 1940’s fashion and how styles changed in Post War Britain. Perfect for home-educated kids aged 5-10, this event brings history to life with cool clothes and stories from the past. Get ready to explore and learn.
This session will be led by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie who outside volunteering works as a fashion designer.
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 15th June Fashion through the 1940’s to post war Britain for Home Education age 11-16 years 1:30-3:00
Come dressed in your finest 1940’s outfit for a fun fashion history session. Dive into 1940’s fashion and how styles changed in Post War Britain. Perfect for home-educated kids aged 11-16, this event brings history to life with cool clothes and stories from the past. Get ready to explore and learn.
This session will be led by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie who outside volunteering works as a fashion designer.
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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July
Monday 6th July World War I in Cornwall for Home Education age 5-10 years 10:30-12:00
Join us for a fun and interactive in-person session all about World War I, designed especially for kids aged 5 to 10! We’ll explore history through engaging stories and hands-on activities, making learning about this significant time both easy and exciting. Perfect for little learners curious about the past. Don’t miss out on this cool chance to discover and ask questions in a friendly setting!
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 6th July World War I in Cornwall for Home Education age 11-16 years 1:30-3:00
World War I – the war to end all all wars. Discover world war one in our penultimate home education session for this academic year.
Join us for a fun and interactive in-person session all about World War I, designed especially for kids aged 11-16! We’ll explore history through engaging stories and hands-on activities, making learning about this significant time both interesting and exciting.
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 20th July Communication and Technology Through Time age 5-10 years 10:30-12:00
Join us to explore how people chatted and shared cool tech from the past to now, fun for 5-10 year olds!
We will be joined for the day by guest speaker Brian Caddy from Crosswires Consultancy Ltd. near Looe. Brian is a computer systems engineer who has spent the last 20+ years working in the tech industry.
Dive into exciting activities that bring history to life and discover the tools people used to connect before smartphones. Perfect for home-educated kids curious about the past and the future of tech.
This is our final session of this academic year. Home education sessions will start again in September however feel free to join us across the summer holidays for a wide range of activities.
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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Monday 20th July Communication and Technology Through Time age 11-16 years 1:30-3:00
Join us for a fun, in-person event where young learners aged 11-16 can explore how communication and technology have changed over the years!
We will be joined for the day by guest speaker Brian Caddy from Crosswires Consultancy Ltd. near Looe. Brian is a computer systems engineer who has spent the last 20+ years working in the tech industry.
Dive into exciting activities that bring history to life and discover the tools people used to connect before smartphones. Perfect for home-educated kids curious about the past and the future of tech.
This is our final session of this academic year. Home education sessions will start again in September however feel free to join us across the summer holidays for a wide range of activities.
£6.13 per session (£5.00 goes directly to the museum, £1.13 is Eventbrite’s transaction fee)
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