In line with the roadmap out of lockdown we are planning to reopen the Museum on Monday 17 May. Read more about our reopening.
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Pay once, get in all year
Adults £14.95
Children (Under 18s) £7.50
Children (Under 5s) Free
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust Discovery Quay Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QY
Tel: +44(0)1326 313388
Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk
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