Lecture Series 2025

Our Lecture Series for Spring 2025 ‘Surf Pioneers’ draws on the themes of our new major exhibition SURF! celebrating 100 years of Waveriding in Cornwall.

‘Curating 100 Years of Waveriding in Cornwall’ with Dr Sam Bleakley

Thursday 3^rd April 2025, 7.30pm

In the first of our Spring Lecture Series, Dr Sam Bleakley, guest curator of National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s major exhibition, SURF!, reveals the processes and inspirations that helped form this new and ambitious exhibition.

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‘Beyond the Break: Lucia’s Journey as a Global Surf Photographer’ with Lucia Griggi

Thursday 1^st May 2025, 7.30pm

Lucia Griggi shares her incredible journey to becoming one of the world’s most renowned female surf photographers.

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‘Intelligent Activism and Surfing as a Catalyst’ with Chris Hines

Thursday 15^th May 2025, 7.30pm

Join Chris Hines, Co-Founder and former Director of Surfers Against Sewage, as he explores the origins of the marine conservation charity.

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Member’s discount

National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s Members receive a 10% discount on tickets for in-person lectures at the Museum. Find out more about Membership.