Kids + family

This May half term we’re taking the Trail offsite and online with The Rock Pool Project. Discover how to rock pool safely, how to identify creatures and how to look after their environment in our trail.

Join our Curator in the Museum and discover what happens when Oshi, our curious Cornish Sea Sprite makes an unexpected visit.

Welcome to the Aliens of the Deep Family Trail as part of the Science of the Sea February half term activities. Are you ready for an adventure?

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…

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 levels are reduced.  There will be a quiet space available away from our galleries and you are welcome to borrow our…

Mobiloo is a mobile accessible toilet with adult-sized changing bench, hoist and a friendly attendant. Mobiloo has: an electric hoist adult-sized changing bench toilet wash basin a smiling, welcoming attendant! Upcoming Mobiloo dates: Find out more about Mobiloo.

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’ These social media posts show why we’re such a family favourite… To see your photos of your day out here – share them on our Facebook page and tag us or on Instagram via #NMMCKids Video: Top 10 Things to do with kids…