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When Falmouth was chosen as the terminus of the international maritime mail routes in 1688, the Packet Service quickly became established in the town.

Cornwall experienced the worst blizzard in 200 years in March 1891, wrecking four ships on the Manacles, a treacherous group of rocks off the Lizard peninsula.

Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June.

This May half term, dive with us into The Rock Pool Project’s mobile rock pool and discover the curious creatures found on our Cornish coast.

Saturday 26 October –  Sunday 3 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 join the Museum trail!

The RNLI’s bicentenary is a remarkable milestone that underlines 200 years of bravery that has saved more than 144,000 lives.

Discover a treasure trove of gifts with a touch of maritime magic, featuring nautical-themed accessories, beautiful books, and stylish homeware.

We’re excited to announce that NMMC has been named among the finalists for the Best Online Shop category at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2024.

Harbours are bustling and dynamic places, alive with a plethora of unique sights and sounds that set them apart from other environments.

Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed opened at the Museum to huge acclaim in 2017 and after touring nationally we are delighted to bring back some of the key artworks from the exhibition.