Kids + family | National Maritime Museum Cornwall

A photo of a pirate finger puppet made from card, pipe cleaners and googly eyes. A speech bubble is held up next to it that says 'Arrr!'

Puppet Theatre – Make & Take at Home

Now that you have made Pirate and Octopus Finger Puppets you will need a stage for your star puppet performers.

Photo of an octopus finger puppet made from orange and yellow fabric.

Octopus Puppets – Make & Take at Home

Let’s make a finger puppet octopus and dive deep under the sea where the octopus lives and where adventures await.

Photo of a pirate finger puppet made from card, fabric, pipe cleaners and googly eyes.

Pirate Puppets – Make & Take at Home

Arrrrr me hearties! Hello all you land lubbers, let’s make a pirate finger puppet and take to the high seas.

Two young girls look at an information screen in the Museum's Lookout Tower.

New British Sign Language Guided Tours

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…

Photo taken from above of two visitors walking down the ramp in the Museum's Main Hall with the flotilla of small boats on the left of the image.

Museum Relaxed Sessions

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…

Mobiloo

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!…

A photo of a young girl and boy playing in the life raft that was on display in the Museum's Nav Station.

Climb Aboard! We’re one of Britain’s most family friendly museums

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…