Events
Drolla Story Telling Bench Exhibition
Commissioned and co-designed by Cornwall National Landscape team and crafted by renowned Cornish metal sculptors Thrussells, Drolla, which takes its name from the Cornish word for “folk tale” seamlessly blends intricate artistry with functional design. Accompanying Drolla...
WILLIAM KENTRIDGE | DRAWINGS IN MOTION
This presentation of two short films, made some twenty years apart, offers a window into the creative processes of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge. Journey to the Moon (2003) is a playful response to the 1902...
Helstonbury – Music Festival
Established in 2001, Helstonbury has become the most iconic music festival in West Cornwall. Taking place in the famous Blue Anchor, the Festival showcases the best of Cornish music talent while raising funds for local charities.Thursday &...
Penrose Family Walks
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our family walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in...
Cornish Summer Fair
Join us for a free fun day at the Museum of Cornish Life. We have Cornish singing, dancing, storytelling, games with family making activities and stalls selling produce and crafts. Our pop-up café will be selling lots...
Cornish Summer Fair
We are delighted to be holding our second Cornish Summer Fair. The museum will be filled with makers and producers stalls, singing and dance performances, piskey making, storytelling plus Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek: Cornish language in the...
Live Music – Odds’N’Sods
Whirligig of Time
"Richard Curnow weaves a confident spell, drawing the sell-out audience into their lives with a skilful luxuriation in the narrative. Malvolio’s determination to be ‘revenged on the whole pack’ that made his life a misery is a...