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Two aerial performers dance suspended on surfboards as part of the Wipeout show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Creative Collaboration: The Wipeout Legacy

While the last Wipeout wave at the museum may have been surfed, the story of Wipeout is only just beginning.

Two aerial dancers are suspended from a metal frame, with a blue cloth background behind them.

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

An aerial photograph of National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth Harbour

Explore Cornwall in Winter with a National Maritime Museum Cornwall Membership – includes access to other leading destinations including Eden Project, Minack Theatre and Heligan during some winter months.

With National Maritime Museum Cornwall membership, you can visit some of Cornwall’s most beloved destinations for free during the quieter winter months of November and January.

Performers throw colourful beach balls into the air as part of the surf-inspired Wipeout Summer Show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

What’s on at the Museum this Summer

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

A child and parent enjoying sailing miniature boats with the breeze of the Boat Pool at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Beat the Heat: Sunny Days in Cornwall

If you’re in Cornwall on a sunny day looking for refreshing experiences to escape the heat, then National Maritime Museum Cornwall isn’t just a rainy day retreat.

A photograph of two aerial dancers performing dance movements while suspended upside down as part of the Wipeout Show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Meet the cast of Wipeout this Summer Holidays

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

A drone photograph of an aerial view of Pendennis point, National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Falmouth Docks.

Sky-High Views from Falmouth’s Observation Wheel plus discounted entry to National Maritime Museum Cornwall

After experiencing Falmouth from the Observation Wheel, Family ticket holders can discover what lies beyond, with a discounted ticket to visit National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

A family with two children enjoying sailing model boats on the Boat Pool at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Ideas for Family Days Out in Cornwall

Cornwall is a perfect destination for families seeking adventures, here are some ideas of family-friendly things to do.

A photograph of an exhibition space, taken from above, a vintage VW campervan with surfboards attached to the roof is surrounded by surfboards lining the walls of the exhibition and colourful display panels. On one wall a projected surf film is playing.

What to do in Cornwall when there’s no Surf

Here’s our guide on how to embrace the spirit of surf in Cornwall, even when nature calls a timeout on the waves.

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