Important update: The Museum will be closed on the morning of 23 September until further notice, due to being included in a safety cordon zone around unexploded WWII ordnance.

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An illustrated seagull graphic for Maritime Adventures Summer Holidays at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Family Fun in Falmouth this Summer Holidays

Looking for family days out in Cornwall this summer? Our Maritime Adventures programme runs daily from 24 July – 2 September, with free activities, mermaid encounters, and storytelling.

A yellow poster for May half term with text that reads 'Shore Safari - Delve into the secret world of rockpools' with a crab character holding a magnifying glass.

Dive in to Shore Safari – May Half Term at the Museum

This May half term, the Museum teams up with The Rock Pool Project, whose experts will be on hand with a mobile rock pool every day sharing Shore Safari tips.

A collection of carved wooden puppets from Rattlebox Theatre.

Rattlebox Theatre: The Misadventures of Thor

7, 8, 15, 16, 17 April. This Easter Holidays Rattlebox and Angel Heart Theatre bring The Misadventures of Thor to the Museum as part of Viking Quest.

A purple poster for Easter holidays with white text that reads 'Viking Quest - Become a Viking explorer' with a bearded Viking character sailing in a boat.

Become a Viking Explorer this Easter

Young visitors and their families are invited to step back in time and experience the epic world of the Vikings this Easter.

Illustrated poster with blue background and white text 'Feb half term, Sat 14 - Sun 22 Feb, Ocean Lab, Hands-on science adventures with Discovering42' An illustrated octopus wearing a diving helmet looks on.

Hands up for Hands-On Science Adventures in Ocean Lab this February Half Term

Looking for exciting family fun this February half term? Ocean Lab is a week of hands-on science adventures running from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February. Get ready for fizzing rockets, robot artists, and mind-bending experiments that will delight curious minds of all ages!

A hanging boat at National Maritime Museum Cornwall decorated with fairy lights and hanging starburst lights.

A Cornish Christmas Adventure at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

If you’re planning a festive family trip to Falmouth here are the reasons we think the Museum should be top of your Christmas list.

Decorative Christmas lights installed on the hanging boats display at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

How we made Maritime Magic for A Cornish Christmas

As winter settles over Cornwall’s coast, we’ve transformed the inside of the Museum into a sparkling celebration of the sea, with this year’s Christmas light display.

A shelf of historic library books in Bartlett Library at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Supporting Reading and Community with Cornwall Libraries

We’re partnering with Cornwall Council Libraries on their new loyalty card scheme, launching to reward Cornwall library users.

A small child looks at the camera, surrounded by toys.

Celebrating Kids in Museums

Monday 17 November.

As part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day, we’re inviting our family visitors with under 5s to join the fun.

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