A Cornish Christmas 2024

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. Decorate our festive sailing boat, help Charlie Chough uncover Cornwall’s festive traditions in our Museum trail, and more.

Lobster Pot Christmas Tree

Thursday 28 November – Sunday 5 January

Feast your eyes on our beautiful willow lobster pot Christmas tree. The unique tree was constructed by Cadgwith fisherman Nigel Legge and decorated with plaster starfish made by Museum volunteers.

Charlie Chough’s Cornish Christmas Trail

Saturday 7 December – Sunday 5 January

Charlie Chough is on the hunt to find out what makes a proper Cornish Christmas. Explore the Museum and help little Charlie discover fun things to do in Cornwall during this special time of year.

Make & Take

Saturday 21 December – Sunday 5 January, 12.30am – 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Our little Cornish boat has a new illustrated sail, celebrating a very festive Falmouth. Help make the scene come alive by adding your own decoration, and of course make one to take home! Don’t forget to pop back after Christmas to transform the boat again with New Year wishes!

Our Cornish Christmas activities have been created in partnership with Cornwall-based illustrator Bex Bourne.

It’s free!

A Cornish Christmas is FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.

What else is here?

Explore 15 galleries over four floors, jump aboard boats, 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. What’s more, our scenic Waterfront Cafe serves tasty treats overlooking an unbeatable view of Falmouth Harbour.

o-region’s Nadelik

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 December, 11am & 2pm
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 December, 11am & 2pm

Based on the beloved children’s book A Christmas in Cornwall by local author Craig Barr-Green, featuring original live music and songs by Matthew Thomason, o-region’s Nadelik is a delightful, interactive festive show for children and their families, with live action, puppetry, and a heap of festive cheer.

Suitable for ages 2 – 102.

Tickets

£5 per person, under 1 year olds are free. Each audience member will need a valid Museum Annual Pass or Membership to go with their ticket to see Nadelik. The show lasts for 50 minutes and there is no interval.