What’s On

On the left black text reads 'Resilience' and 'Stories of change in coastal Cornwall' on a turquoise background. On the right a black and white photograph of a smiling person.

Saturday 23 November 2024 – Sunday 4 January 2026

An evocative, multi-media exhibition on the resilience of Cornwall’s coastal communities past, present and future.

A graphic poster that has the exhibition title SURF! in big,bold capital letters with an image of a woman holding a board under her arm while looking out to sea.

Friday 28 March 2025 – January 2027

SURF! is the next major exhibition from National Maritime Museum Cornwall, celebrating a century of surfing in Cornwall.

Surfing Memories

Saturday 28 June – January 2027

A community exhibition of photos and objects capturing the shared experiences of surfing holidays in Cornwall over the generations.

Summer Holidays

Monday 21 July – Sunday 31 August

An aerial surf adventure. Immerse yourself in the energy of the ocean waves as the dancers drop in, cut back and hang ten.

A black and white archive image shows two people in a small rowing boat arriving at the shore of a stony beach.

Dark Tales of the Cornish Coast with Keith Wallis

Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Join The Piskie Trap podcaster Keith Wallis, as he explores a range of dark tales and traditions from all around the Cornish coast.

A photograph taken from inside a beach cave, looking out to the sea and large rocks in the distance and a trail of footprints in the sand in the foreground.

Smuggling and the Shaping of the Cornish Cultural Landscape with Dr. Jo Esra

Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Dr. Jo Esra examines the relationship between literary and historical narratives of Cornish smuggling.

October Half Term

Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November

As the nights start drawing in and the shadows take over, come and join us for a spooky half term this October. Join in with the eerie shadow puppet stories and songs in the Boat Hall, get creative in spooky Make & Take, and discover the Museum trail!

A person in a dark costume plays an accordion, with Halloween-themed text promoting an event at the museum on October 31st.

Halloween at the Museum

Thursday 31 October, 4pm – 6.30pm

Halloween at the Museum is perfect for children and their families. Visit out of hours if you dare!

A black and white photograph shows the view through a dark opeway in Falmouth to the Fal river beyond.

Rogues, Murderers and Cannibals: Falmouth’s Hidden Histories with Will Hazell

Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Local storyteller and tour guide, Will Hazell, shines a light onto some of Falmouth’s darker corners.

A Cornish Christmas

Saturday 20 December – Sunday 4 January

Immerse yourself in the best of what makes our beautiful part of the world sparkle at this magical time of year with A Cornish Christmas.

A photo of a man and a child taking part in Make and Take.

Minnows Makes

Once a month during term time

Get creative with your little one in Minnows Makes, craft sessions designed for under 5s. Join us to make something different each month using our most colourful and vibrant art supplies.

A photo of a lady reading a story to a group of adults and children.

Minnows Tales

Every Monday during term time

A weekly storytelling and lively sing-a-long session. Minnows Tales starts at 11am and is perfect for under 5s.

Autumn Lecture Series

Join us for the Autumn Lecture Series exploring the shadowy side of Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage.

A man works on a wooden boat in a workshop.

Boatbuilding Workshop

If you’re visiting the Museum on a Wednesday you may spot our Boat Collection Manager & Volunteers working in the boatbuilding workshop on the latest reconstruction project.