The National Maritime Museum are having a spooky half term this October.

Join in with the eerie shadow puppet stories and songs in the Boat Hall, get creative in magical Make & Take, and join the Museum trail.

  • Myths in the Mist: 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Following their previous shadow puppet show successes, Starbox Shadows and Wilderness Music present Myths in the Mist, shadowy tales from the old Cornish coast.

Join Falmouth Fisherwoman Maggie Maggots for ancient tales of giants, mermaids and buccas, retold in music, verse, shadow and song.

  • Make & Take: 12.30pm to 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Have a go at making your own Cornish mythical puppet then take to the little stage to create a puppet performance for the family.

  • Halloween Trail

Find the shadowy scenes around the Museum to explore Cornwall’s spooky myths and legends. When you find all five, will you choose a trick or treat?

While visitors are at the museum, they can explore 15 galleries over four floors, jump aboard RNLI rescue vehicles, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, watch boat-building, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, discover stories of ocean adventures and survival, and sail miniature boats on the boat pool. The Waterfront Cafe will be serving spooky treats too.

On Thursday, October 31 the museum will be staying open after hours for ghoulishly good family fun.