News: What’s on

Friday 28 June 2024 – Sunday 8 June 2025.

An intimate exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Sunbeam one-design keelboat boat racing in Falmouth.

Friday 28 March 2025 – January 2027.

SURF! is the next major exhibition from National Maritime Museum Cornwall, celebrating a century of surfing in Cornwall.

Thursday 3 April, 7.30pm.

Dr Sam Bleakley takes us behind the scenes on his journey curating SURF! gathering over 100 Cornish surfboards spanning 100 years of waveriding history

Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm

In this lecture, Chris Hines MBE Hon.D.Sc. will look at the origins and campaigning of Surfers Against Sewage and where surfing activism sits 35 years on.

Thursday 24 April, 7.30pm.

Lucia Griggi shares her incredible journey from the rugged shores of Cornwall to becoming one of the world’s most renowned female surf photographers.

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. 

Thursday 31 October.

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

Saturday 20 December – Sunday 4 January.

Immerse yourself in the best of what makes our beautiful part of the world sparkle at this magical time of year with A Cornish Christmas. Decorate our festive sailing boat, help Charlie Chough uncover Cornwall’s festive traditions in our Museum trail, and more.

Once a month during term time.

Get creative with your little one in Minnows Makes, craft sessions designed for under 5s. Join us to make something different each month using our most colourful and vibrant art supplies.