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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.

Did you know there is a barrel load of benefits when you pay for admission to National Maritime Museum Cornwall? Here are eight fantastic perks that come with every admission. 363 days of activities, events and things to do Buy entry to the Museum and come back as many times as you like for the…

Are you brave enough to abseil our Lookout Tower? Take on the challenge and raise vital funds for West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team and National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since building work started to create National Maritime Museum Cornwall. The building was designed by architects Long and Kentish who worked alongside Land Design Studios to create the exhibition spaces within. Constructed on a former boat building yard the design was inspired by the sites historic…

There was a lot to celebrate at the Museum this week as we welcomed our two millionth visitor! We also discovered we’d been awarded a significant Arts Council Grant for our next major exhibition, due to open in 2020. This week was a big milestone in National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s history as we welcomed our…

Thank you to all those who attended the Cornish Maritime History Day. Please keep an eye on the National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s website for future conference dates. Cornish Maritime History Day, on Saturday 5 October, is a celebration of Cornwall’s fascinating maritime history. Throughout the day hear from a host of specialist researchers about the…

The glistening waters of Falmouth are beckoning and so now is the perfect time to book a Heritage Boat Tour. This year we are delighted to offer a boating experience like no other, so here’s our top reasons why you should make a beeline for a boat tour. Set sail in style aboard a true…

The new RNLI Rescue Zone has landed at NMMC! Dress up as a life guard and climb aboard a real RNLI quad bike, inshore rescue boat or a rescue water craft. Don an RNLI helmet and take the helm of a rescue boat, imagine punching through the surf to reach a casualty. The interactive exhibition…

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. 1. Become a budding buccaneer with Pirate School Monday to Friday 15 July-30 August School maybe out…