Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

In this Bartlett Blog we explore how the magic of Falmouth influenced the children’s author Beatrix Potter.

On Thursday 9 February we were honoured to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales on their first official joint visit to Cornwall as the new Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

Thursday 14 November, 7.30pm.

Cornish writer Clare Howdle interviews Sharon Austin about a life spent pushing the limits in search of shipwrecks.

Sunday 8 October, 11.30am

Castles, crows, and rowing boats. Mermaids, dragons and tiny islands surrounded by the sea… Arthur’s Club, a place where everyone is welcome, a place where stories come alive.

Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm.

With Matt Johnson.

Creating an Illustrated Book About Cornwall’s Fishing History.

Family fun with a BANG! Learn where energy comes from and witness explosive experiments in our science shows, get creative in Make & Take, and embark on a captivating Museum trail.

All aboard to join our pirate crew this Easter! Become a budding buccaneer with Rattlebox Theatre, create the necessary pirate accessories in Make & Take and join the Museum trail too.

Explore The Rock Pool Project’s mobile rock pool and discover the curious creatures found on our Cornish coast, create paper plate rock pools in Make & Take and join the Museum trail to help us find all the lost rock pool creatures.

Jam-packed with pirate fun, this summer will be the best yet! Join in our interactive pirate theatre show where you decide the story, get crafting in our Make & Take sessions and join the Museum trail too.