Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Here are some of our achievements…  

Science of the Sea 16th February to 22nd February Amazing hands on Science shows with University of Exeter + Bristol’s Explorer Dome! Science of the Sea with University of Exeter Saturday 16th February All day in the Main Hall Giving people of all ages a hands-on experience of science and a chance to meet researchers…

All aboard shipmates! 29th July to 30th August Interactive shows with Rattlebox Theatre In our fun packed sessions; learn what every budding Buccaneer needs to know about being a pirate of the”Golden Age Of Piracy”! What you’ll learn at our Pirate School… How to load a cannon and different types of shot What you might…

Until 5 January 2020 Our major exhibition TITANIC STORIES examines the stories of the Titanic’s momentous sinking on 15 April 1912, re-appraising many of the myths, controversies and assumptions that still linger around one of the most well-known historic events of the 20th century. Working in collaboration with private collectors from overseas and national museums in the UK, TITANIC…

October 2019 – September 2020 This exhibition of paintings of traditional boats of Falmouth showcases the work of artist James Dodds. It includes several new commissions including a Falmouth Pilot cutter which will be the largest painting James has ever undertaken.  

Arrr me hearties, welcome to Treasure Island! If ye be brave enough, follow the map… through the smugglers cave… along the island beach… to Treasure Island fort. Watch out for pirates on the way!  

Weekly storytelling and sing-a-long Every Monday during term time at 11 o’clock! Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Minnows Tales is free with your museum entry ticket. Term time only.

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall will have a Mobiloo on site from 10am until 5pm on the 20th February 2019. Mobiloo has: an electric hoist; adult-sized changing bench; toilet; wash basin and a smiling, welcoming attendant!

Craftmaking, trail and amazing storytelling and performance This October half term don’t miss Shadows and Silhouettes, performance and craft making. Additional free activities include: make your own craft activity and treasure hunt trail. Discover the Treasure Island Play Zone: If ye be brave enough, follow the map …… through the smugglers cave … along the island…