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An illustration of two people against a hill and a stormy sky. The woman closest is drawn in colour wearing a present-day Coastguard uniform. The man next to her is drawn in black and white and wears an older Coastguard uniform.

To mark the 200th birthday of HM Coastguard in 2022, this new exhibition tells the story of the Coastguard and explores its role as one of the UK’s emergency services.

Seven people - four women and three men - pose for a photograph in front of a 'University of Exeter' banner. Two of the women are seated at a table with a red throw over it, signing two documents.

NMMC partners with University of Exeter

Recently we celebrated with friends and colleagues from the University of Exeter as the two organisations came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Black and white photograph of the Robertsons standing at the bow of their boat.

The Robertson Family Rescue

It’s 9.57am on the 15 June 1972 and the Robertson family’s yacht has just been hit by three male killer whales and is sinking fast. They’re in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with just a handful of rations, a life raft and their dinghy Ednamair. Their fight for survival has begun.

White text reads 'Halloween at the Museum'. The background is a dark blue colour, with orange silhouettes of a witch riding a broom, and a pumpkin with a face carved into it.

Halloween at the Museum 2023

Tuesday 31 October

Halloween at NMMC is perfect for children and their families. Visit the Museum out of hours if you dare! Ghoulishly good fun awaits – keep your eyes peeled for tricks and treats along the way…

I Saw A Monster

Summer holidays.

What was that, what did you say … you saw a monster? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join is this summer for I Saw A Monster.

Black and white image of five men sat at a wooden table, smiling at the camera. Two wear caps, one wears a bandana. Two are holding guitars. A large bottle and a straw cap with a band saying 'The Salts' sit on the table in front of them.

The Trafalgar Way featuring The Salts

Friday 3 November, 7.30pm

Folk group The Salts begin their national tour in Falmouth, following The Trafalgar Way.

Photo of a map showing part of the Cornish coast.

Treasures from Kresen Kernow with David Thomas – Autumn Lecture Series

Thursday 29 September, 7.30pm.

Join archivist David Thomas for this illustrated talk featuring beautiful treasures from the Kresen Kernow archives, including the Elerky estate atlas, which is currently on display in the Museum’s Monsters of the Deep exhibition.

Black and white photograph of Falmouth town.

The Flushing Ferry Disaster of 1899

Contained within 25 heavy leather-bound volumes are the records of the Falmouth Harbour Committee’s weekly meetings. Much of what they reveal is everyday stuff – port arrivals, problems with the steamer and reports of stolen goods but occasionally some exceptional event will stand out. In this Bartlett Blog we highlight one such sad tale.