News: News

Thursday 10 October, 7.30pm.

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie tells Mary Broad’s remarkable story, from Cornish convict in Australia to escapee.

Tuesday 12 March, 2.30pm.

Tom Cunliffe’s fully illustrated lecture is one not to be missed.

Saturday 15 February – Sunday 23 February.

Family fun with a BANG! Learn where energy comes from and witness explosive experiments in our science shows, get creative in Make & Take, and embark on a captivating Museum trail.

Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June.

This May half term, discover the curious creatures found on our Cornish coast with the Rock Pool Project at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Monday 21 July – Sunday 31 August.

An aerial surf adventure. Immerse yourself in the energy of the ocean waves as the dancers drop in, cut back and hang ten. 

Family fun with a BANG! Learn where energy comes from and witness explosive experiments in our science shows, get creative in Make & Take, and embark on a captivating Museum trail.

Saturday 30 March – Sunday 14 April

This Easter, join the Cornish Caretakers for a hilarious and informative show as they bring to life six Cornish men and women from history who changed the world.

Our curated selection features page-turning thrillers, a classic Cornish children’s story, and a title that’s perfect for post-Christmas-dinner group games.

Most fishing communities had their willow plots, and pot-making was a constant secondary occupation, filling long winter days and spells of bad weather.