Royal Cornwall Museum has an unmissable line-up of activities for all the family to enjoy this October half term.
Dive headlong into the worlds of adventurous aviators, mischievous witches, and high drama at sea with a captivating combination of interactive family workshops, exhibitions, and performances taking place at Royal Cornwall Museum throughout half term.
From Monday 28th October, free activities will run from 10am – 4pm everyday as TECgirls take charge of museum airspace with their Reach for the Sky Paper Plane Challenge.
Children can come and learn how to make three different paper planes inspired by pioneering women in British aviation history, before embarking a series of challenges in the flight zone exploring how design impacts flight.
While TECgirl events aim to encourage more girls into fields like aviation, engineering and aerospace, the activities are open to all children, with no booking required.
Caitlin Gould of TECgirls said: “We’re harnessing projects like this one, which is funded by the Civil Aviation Authority and the UK Department of Transport, to ignite a passion for technology alongside creative thinking. We’ll also be giving out a free magazine packed with activities and stories about women in aviation, engineering, and aerospace.”
Also running throughout October half term are free family activities alongside the current exhibition, RNLI: 200 Years of Saving Lives at Sea.
RNLI themed dressing up, board games, creative play and photo opportunities with ‘Stormy Sam’ help bring this exhibition alive for all ages, as the remarkable bravery of lifeboat crews over two centuries is captured and honoured.
On Friday 1st November the museum plays host to Coppice Theatre’s award-winning production How to Catch a Book Witch - a huge hit with audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.
It follows the story of Kira - whose beloved library is threatened with closure - and her new friend Book Worm.
When words start to go missing and book monsters appear in their place, the pair must discover if there’s a Book Witch causing all the trouble - and what can be done to bring the stories back to life.
There will be two performances, one at 10.30am and one at 2.30pm, with tickets available via Eventbrite.
Finally, a visit to the new Mineral Gallery is guaranteed to enthral visitors of all ages; the Digital Lab area within this exciting new contemporary gallery offers an immersive experience covering mining, minerals, and rock, including mineral handling and audio stories.
Kate Clayton, Learning Manager at The Royal Cornwall Museum, said: “The museum is the place to be this October half term, with loads of fun, interactive activities to inspire young minds. With so much of the offering completely free for children, school holiday activities needn’t be a drain on resources in the run-up to Christmas.”
The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro is home to collections of Cornish art, culture, and history. Adult tickets (includes an annual pass) are just £7.50, and under 18s are free. Discover more, follow the exciting transformation project, and check out what exhibitions are coming up at royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
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