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The Model Engineering Showcase weekend is now over but please check back for upcoming events. A celebration of model engineering in Cornwall. See stunning models, expert live demonstrations and get involved with activities for all ages  The Model Engineering Showcase will be an exciting event bringing together members of Cornwall’s varied and diverse modelling community…

Changing Places Statement Changing Places facilities increase access for those who need the extra space, hoists and changing tables provided in these toilet facilities. After the Changing Places group raised the issue with us, we have explored creating a more permanent offering within our building. However, the structural implications of such a project require significant…

Share your stories, personal connections and memories of the sea in Cornwall with us and we’ll compile highlights into an online gallery, interactive display in the museum and our annual journal.

A chance to collect tattoos inspired by designs from original rare flash from private collections on display. All designs on offer will be created especially for the flash day and inspired by original flash and artwork featured in the museum’s ground breaking and award winning exhibition.

Explore this provocative and challenging show, hear insights from our guest curators, see live tattooing as part of our Flash Day, enjoy live music, all while enjoying a free drink courtesy of Sailor Jerry. Live music performed by Leigh Delamere & the Gordanos, ‘Cornwall’s premium rhythm’n’blues boogie-woogie ragtime gypsy skifflers’ !

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…

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’

The first of our Awesome Adventurers have returned from their trip with the crew of HMS Adventure! Watch their report to see how they fared…

A modern master chooses his exhibition highlights Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed features over 400 artefacts and artworks including memorabilia donated by legend Alex Binnie from his iconic shop ‘Into You’ (now sadly closed) described by Alex as the first real custom tattoo shop in London. ‘It’s a recent history if you will,’ says Alex…