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On Thu 7 Nov Elizabeth Dale will be exploring the hidden histories of Cornish women in her talk Forgotten Women of the Cornish Coast. Elizabeth is the writer behind the hugely popular blog The Cornish Bird.

Running until Sunday 5 January.

Dashing, daring and adventurous or bloodthirsty, immoral and greedy – were pirates of the 18th century heroes of the age or no more than callous cutthroats?

From Monday 6 January 2025, reopening Saturday 15 February 2025, National Maritime Museum Cornwall will temporarily close to undertake some essential repairs to the building’s roof.

Once a month during term time.

Get creative with your little one in Minnows Makes, craft sessions designed for under 5s. Join us to make something different each month using our most colourful and vibrant art supplies.

This Bartlett Blog looks at the Construction of the Queen Elizabeth Dock in Falmouth, 1956-1958.

This Bartlett Blog examines the story of John Arscott, a convict from Truro in and Catherine Prior, an accomplice of Mary Broad, who were both sentenced to seven years transportation and taken to Australia on board the First Fleet.

On Thursday 10 October, in our latest lecture in the Autumn Series, Dr Charlotte MacKenzie tells Mary Broad/Bryant’s remarkable story. Ahead of the talk, we asked Dr MacKenzie to tell us more about Mary and what to expect from her lecture.

The Museum has been nominated for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Equivalent to an MBE, The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is awarded for life and has been shining a light on the work of voluntary groups from across the UK for many years.

Every Monday during term time.

A weekly storytelling and lively sing-a-long session. Minnows Tales starts at 11am and is perfect for under 5s.