Events

A free breakfast club and museum visit for families of any age during school holidays. This breakfast club is a chance to visit the museum before the crowds arrive. In partnership with Healthy Cornwall who support with healthy eating advice for families.
This club is suitable for families with low income (no proof of income required). Booking is free but essential. Book tickets here
Booking is per person for anyone over the age of 3 years old. For example if you are a family of 1 adult and 3 children above the age of 3, please book 4 spaces.
If you have booked a ticket but can no longer join, please return your ticket through the website to ensure someone else can have your space.
Supported by Norman Family Charitable Trust, Tregothnan Tea and Cornwall Council.
For more information contact lauren@cornwallmuseum.org
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Drop in once a month to Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery for creative activities and a cup of tea. Bring your own creative projects or join in with ours. This group is open to all adults who may benefit from a calm and creative space.
The group takes place on the first Wednesday of each month 3 - 4pm, meet at the front desk. Free teas and coffees provided.
2025 programme:
Wednesday 4th June – Stained Glass in an hour!
Come and have a go creating your own Matisse inspired stained glass windows using tissue paper and paint.
Wednesday 2nd July – Cyanotypes
Come and make cyanotype light sensitive prints in the sunshine. Please bring anything flat that would like to use in the prints – partially see through things, leaves and flowers, and anything with a strong outline work well.
Wednesday 6th August – In the style of Tony Foster
Visit the Tony Foster exhibition and be inspired to create your own landscape painting or drawing.
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Every Wednesday morning at 10am
Free with an annual pass
Bring your littles ones to the museum for toddler time in the Nature Gallery!
Meet other families, listen to storytime, take part in the activity of the week and find something new in the galleries.
Please book a ticket for each adult and each child.
Suitable for under 5s.
Buggy parking and changing facilities available.
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