Kids + family

Incredible storytelling from Yskynna, spooky craft making and a Museum trail with prizes to be won this October half term.

Join us on Friday 25 October at 2.50pm for an underwater scuba display. Learn common underwater hand signals and chat with the divers through the deep sea windows, keep an eye out for sea life and make sure they give our windows a good clean whilst they’re down there!

Sunday 21 June

Can you create something shipshape from scrap? This Father’s Day build a boat and unleash your competitive side as you race them in the Boat Pool.

Come and join us at National Maritime Museum Cornwall this summer, with a host of activities we have something to keep the whole family entertained. Here’s our top 10 reasons to make a beeline for NMMC this summer.

Festive fun for the whole family – from merry Make and Takes to glistening light trails, Christmas at the Museum takes on the theme of Lanterns and Lights with a nautical twist.

Sunday 4 October

Celebrate Grandparents day at the Museum and create a special piece of art for your grandparents to treasure.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall has launched a brand new British Sign Language (BSL) guided tour. The new BSL tour aims to help Deaf BSL users gain a better understanding of the unique story of the Museum and get more from their visit. With over 50,000 Deaf people using BSL as their first language in the…

Our 2019 May Half term activities have now finishes – but don’t worry we’re busy planning for our next action-packed half term at National Maritime Museum Cornwall. This May half term (Monday 27 – Friday 31 May) National Maritime Museum Cornwall is packed to the gunwales with great things to do for all the family, including…

Sunday 22 December 2019, 9.00am-11.00am Wednesday 8 April 2020 Wednesday 19 August 2020 Saturday 24 October 2020 Saturday 13 February 2021 National Maritime Museum Cornwall is welcoming anyone who might benefit from visiting the museum at a quieter time.  Explore our galleries in a calm and relaxed environment where we will ensure all our sound…