Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Autumn is the perfect season to explore Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage, and we’re thrilled to invite you inside the Museum as the weather turns.

On 24 September 2025 we will be opening our boatbuilding workshop for visitors to take a closer look at our WW2 S.N.2 Surfboat replica build project.

In the latest Bartlett Blog, we explore the historic appointment of Professor Michele Dougherty as the first female Astronomer Royal in the position’s 350-year history, tracing the role’s origins from John Flamsteed’s appointment in 1675 through to the present day.

While the last Wipeout wave at the museum may have been surfed, the story of Wipeout is only just beginning.

As the sun fades and Cornwall’s dramatic coastline takes on a more mysterious air, our Autumn Lecture Series will delve into the shadowy depths of Cornwall’s maritime past.

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

The arrival of the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde in Falmouth this July marked the end of an extraordinary voyage that retraced the legendary 1831-1836 journey of HMS Beagle.

The Headland Hotel is offering a unique surf inspired stay. Wake with the waves, dine in the hotel’s restaurant, relax in the spa, and kickflip from the north coast of Cornwall to the south to explore the Museum’s latest major exhibition SURF!.

Falmouth Week 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to experience everything our vibrant town and museum have to offer.