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Tickets to the 2023 Lecture Series are now on sale and includes talks from leading academics and creators from across the country. In May hear from illustrator Matt Johnson on how he created his wonderful book Red Sails & Pilchards and in the autumn the lectures take on a pirate focus where explore further some of the themes covered in the new Pirates exhibition.

In a recent exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall, entitled Memories of Falmouth 1934 – 1969, several images were featured of the schooner Mary Barrow. The three masted topsail schooner was one of the last sailing ships plying the coastal trade around Britain in the 1930s.

In this Bartlett Blog we explore how the magic of Falmouth influenced the children’s author Beatrix Potter.

On Thursday 9 February we were honoured to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales on their first official joint visit to Cornwall as the new Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

Thursday 14 November, 7.30pm.

Cornish writer Clare Howdle interviews Sharon Austin about a life spent pushing the limits in search of shipwrecks.

Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November.

The nights are drawing in and the shadows are taking over. Come and join us for a spooky half term this October. Join in with the eerie shadow puppet stories and songs in the Boat Hall, get creative in spooky Make & Take, and discover the Museum trail!

Sunday 8 October, 11.30am

Castles, crows, and rowing boats. Mermaids, dragons and tiny islands surrounded by the sea… Arthur’s Club, a place where everyone is welcome, a place where stories come alive.

Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm.

With Matt Johnson.

Creating an Illustrated Book About Cornwall’s Fishing History.

Thursday 31 October.

Halloween at the Museum is perfect for children and their families. Visit out of hours if you dare!