Sunbeam 100

Friday 28 June 2024 – Sunday 8 June 2025

An intimate exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sunbeam one-design keelboat racing in Falmouth.

Sunbeams hold a special place in the hearts of all who sail them. Renowned for their upwind performance and precision, it’s said there’s nothing quite like a Sunbeam.

Uncover the history of this unique and revered class from its conception in the early 1920s to the present day, navigating tragedy and controversy along the way. The exhibition features photographs through the ages, video interviews, and fascinating objects including Flushing Sailing Club’s first logbook of Sunbeam races.

Sunbeam 100 has been produced in collaboration with Falmouth Sunbeam Class Association.

Sunbeams sailing in Falmouth Harbour.

What else is at National Maritime Museum Cornwall?

Explore 15 galleries over five floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, uncover ocean adventures and survival stories and sail miniature boats on the Boat Pool. Plus, have fun in Skull Island Play Zone and learn about Cornish maritime history in our Cornwall galleries.