Dark Cornwall Takeover - Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery
Sat 16 Aug
|Truro
For one unforgettable evening, the museum opens its doors to the otherworld. Drawing inspiration from the collection, Dark Cornwall will bring to life Cornish folklore, myths, and ancient sites, celebrating the land and legends of Cornwall.
Time & Location
16 Aug 2025, 18:00 – 21:00
Truro, 25 River St, Truro TR1 2SJ, UK
About the event
Take an immersive, interactive journey through four powerful themes—Culture, History, Folklore, and Art—brought vividly to life across the museum’s atmospheric halls.
Wander freely. Choose your path. Guests are welcome to devote their time to one or two chapters, sample a little of each, or simply lose themselves in the grandeur of the museum and the haunting beauty of The International Dark Folklore Exhibition.
CULTURE – Gather for an intimate discussion led by a special guest on ancient Cornish customs and dances—exploring their meaning, symbolism, and uncertain future.
HISTORY – Join us in the museum’s main hall for a guided encounter with Cornwall’s most intriguing artefacts—from the capstone of Tregiffian Barrow to the Artognou Stone, the Towednack Hoard, and the exquisite Gold Lunula of St Merryn.
FOLKLORE – In the newly refurbished Nature Gallery, a master droll teller brings the legends of Cornwall to life—giants, piskies, dragons, spriggans, Morvoren, and King Arthur himself—surrounded by creatures of land, sea, and…