Summer’s Arrived for Families at NMMC

With a packed programme of events and things to do this summer, National Maritime Museum Cornwall is the coolest place to be for families! Grab all the gang and set sail for fun.

Dive Into the Deep Blue

Monday 26 July – Friday 2 September, Monday – Friday every week, 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Yskynna Vertical Dance Company return to NMMC this summer holiday with their brand-new underwater show Into the Deep Blue. Set amongst the Flying Flotilla, join aerial dancers for a truly spectacular performance.

Get Creative at Make and Take

Wednesday 28 July – Friday 2 September, Monday – Friday, 11.30am – 3.30pm

Pull up a pew at one of our Make and Take craft sessions and create an underwater monster mask or a magical crown and wand.

Keep your eyes peeled on the trail

Can you track down all the irksome octopuses?  They’ve escaped and are hiding around the Museum – we need your help to find them all.

Become an RNLI hero

Jump aboard the ride-on rescue vehicles, dress-up as a lifeguard and learn all about how to stay safe in the sea.

Go underwater without getting wet

At the very bottom of the Museum’s Lookout Tower is our Tidal Zone where you can peer through the giant underwater windows into Falmouth’s waters. Keep an eye out for passing sea life.

Step into the monster’s lair

In our latest blockbuster exhibition, Monsters of the Deep, we explore the mysterious world of deep-sea monsters.

Moor at the Treasure Island Play Zone

Next stop, Treasure Island! Let imaginations run wild in the Play Zone – dress-up as a pirate, watch-out for enemies and navigate the high seas.

Go underwater without getting wet

At the very bottom of the Museum’s Lookout Tower is our Tidal Zone where you can peer through the giant underwater windows into Falmouth’s waters. Keep an eye out for passing sea life.

Climb the 100ft tower

Climb to the very top of the 100ft tower and you’ll find incredible panoramic views of Falmouth – what can you spot?

Sail a remote controlled boat

Using the power of the wind can you manoeuvre your sailboat from one end of the pool to the other? Watch-out for other vessels and obstacles along the way.