What’s on in 2026

All our events which require booking can be found on our Eventbrite page. Click on the event to book.

March

Curating History for Home Education: Edwardian Fashion

Age 5-10 years Monday 16th March 10:30-12:00

Curating History for Home Education: Edwardian Fashion

Age 11-16 years Monday 16th March 1:30-3:00pm

Friday 20th March join us for the re-opening of the Rapson Gallery

Tuesday 7th April The museum will be hosting the wonderful photographer Rochelle from Iris Photography South West for the day who you can book to take stunning photographs of iris’s and turn them into truly unique pieces of artwork. Photography spaces are limited please book direct with Rochelle by clicking on the iris image

Thursday 9th April 11:30-12:30 Join archaeologist Laura from Lore & Piece in the museum for a session on finds recording and photography. 🌿

Perfect session for home-educated children to discover the history of Cornwall 🏺

During this session we will:

➡️ Learn about “finds” (items discovered that show us evidence of past human activity) 

➡️ Explore a variety of finds in a hands-on presentation

➡️ Handle REAL finds!

Activities: 

➡️ Practise photographing your favourite finds

➡️ Record your favourite find like a real Archaeologist

➡️ Make your own ‘finds tray’ magnet to take home!

Got any questions you’ve always wanted to ask about archaeology? 

➡️ Ask an archaeologist Q & A session throughout 😀

Suitable for age 6+ Book your space on our Eventbrite page

Thursday 9th April 1:30-2:30 Join archaeologist Laura from Lore & Piece in the museum for a session on finds recording and photography. 🌿

Perfect session for home-educated children to discover the history of Cornwall 🏺

During this session we will:

➡️ Learn about “finds” (items discovered that show us evidence of past human activity) 

➡️ Explore a variety of finds in a hands-on presentation

➡️ Handle REAL finds!

Activities: 

➡️ Practise photographing your favourite finds

➡️ Record your favourite find like a real Archaeologist

➡️ Make your own ‘finds tray’ magnet to take home!

Got any questions you’ve always wanted to ask about archaeology? 

➡️ Ask an archaeologist Q & A session throughout 😀

Suitable for age 6+ Book your space on our Eventbrite page


“Lovely museum, we loved teddy making and the great teddy hunt for the children “.

– The Carter Family ~ Bristol