SURF! Curator Tour – with Dr. Sam Bleakley

A photograph of an exhibition display of colourful surfboards.

Saturday 21 June, 11.00am & 2.00pm

Join us as we celebrate International Surfing Day 2025 with a Curator’s Tour of SURF!

Dive into the world of waveriding and join us for a behind-the-scenes exploration of our SURF! exhibition, celebrating 100 years of surfing history.

Immerse yourself in the world of waveriding and discover some of the stories that have shaped a century of surfing culture. Led by SURF! Guest Curator Dr. Sam Bleakley, this 1-hour tour offers a unique opportunity to:

Uncover some of the stories behind the collection of carefully selected objects, which includes 100 significant surfboards
Explore the exhibition’s five dynamic zones with Sam: Culture, Craft, Activism, Inspiration & Champions
Discover some of the never-before-displayed objects that reveal the rich tapestry of Cornwall’s waveriding history
Gain exclusive insights into the creative process of researching, developing and installing this major exhibition

Tour Details

Date: Saturday 21 June
Duration: 1 hour
Tour Times: 11am or 2pm
Tour Tickets: Free with Museum Admission, please bring your Museum Annual Pass or Membership with you – or purchase on the day ahead of the tour start time.
Limited tickets available: Advance tour booking is essential, if you have booked and are no longer able to attend please email us to cancel your place on the tour.

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About Dr Sam Bleakley

Sam Bleakley & Lola Bleakley. Image: Nathan Benham

Dr Sam Bleakley is a former professional surfer and European surf champion, now specialising in surf event broadcast commentary and researching and curating innovative work on surfing through writing, films and education.

Alongside a number of other titles, Sam is author of the best-selling book Mindfulness and Surfing: reflections for saltwater souls and the editor of The Surfing Tribe: a history of surfing in Britain. Sam is also an associate lecturer in sustainable tourism at Falmouth University.

Born and raised close to Land’s End, Sam is deeply connected to (and inspired by) the rich tradition of surfing in Cornwall. Sam studied a BA and MA in Geography at Pembroke College, the University of Cambridge, and researched a PhD at Falmouth University (and the University of the Arts London) on travel writing and surf exploration in Haiti. Sam also produces and presents an adventure activist series called Brilliant Corners documenting emerging surf communities, responsible tourism, action sports, and the power of surfing for social good around the world.