Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Find out how we’ve been finding innovative ways to reuse and repurpose materials from our exhibitions and construction projects.

A remarkable piece of local maritime history is coming to life in our Museum boatbuilding workshop as we carefully craft a replica of a World War II boat with an extraordinary secret mission.

See what’s been happening at the Museum while we were temporarily closed to undertake essential repairs and maintenance.

From Monday 6 January 2025, reopening Saturday 15 February 2025, National Maritime Museum Cornwall will temporarily close to undertake some essential repairs to the building’s roof.

Our Lecture Series for Spring 2025 celebrates how Cornwall has become a global stage for surf innovation, activism and a trailblazer in blue health.

Explore our curated collections of Christmas gifts to bring magic to your loved ones this festive season. From thoughtful treasures under £10 to unique Cornwall-inspired keepsakes.

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall is FREE to visitors on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December to celebrate Falmouth’s Festive Weekend.

Saturday 21 December – Sunday 5 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.

This Bartlett blog provides background information to the historical maritime journal kept by Captain Edward Lawrance of the Packet Ship Anna Teresa.