Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Students can enjoy unlimited Museum visits for an entire year and make the most of an affordable day out in Falmouth with our discounted Student Admission. 

Falmouth is a great destination if you’re looking to save on low-cost adventures, here are some ideas of budget-friendly things to do.

On the maiden voyage of RMS Amazon, in January 1852, the wooden paddle steamer caught fire off the Isles of Scilly. The inquiry that followed transformed shipbuilding standards across the empire.

Director of National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Richard Doughty, will retire at the end of June 2026, after a career spanning five decades.

A new year is the perfect moment to reset, reflect and try something new. Whether your resolutions are about taking more care of the planet, or giving back to your community, we’ve got inspiration to help you keep them.

A powerful new exhibition opening on Friday 30 January at the Museum will explore the role of creativity in mental health recovery through the work of local artist Jane Southern.

Our new Twilight Tickets offer visitors an opportunity to explore the National Maritime Museum Cornwall at a special discounted rate from 3pm-5pm. 

If you’re visiting the Museum Monday 5 – Friday 9 January we’ll be charting a slightly different course to take you through the galleries to keep your visit safe during our lights de-installation.

Looking for exciting family fun this February half term? Ocean Lab is a week of hands-on science adventures running from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February. Get ready for fizzing rockets, robot artists, and mind-bending experiments that will delight curious minds of all ages!

If you’re planning a festive family trip to Falmouth here are the reasons we think the Museum should be top of your Christmas list.