Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

February Half Term

Explorer Dome are back, we’re on the hunt for creatures that use bubbles to survive on the Trail and in Make & Take we’re using science to create colourful artworks.

On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December National Maritime Museum Cornwall is FREE to Cornish residents. Add it to your diary! Here’s why you should join us over the Falmouth Festive FREE weekend.

Easter Holidays.

Meet Detritus of the Deep and the Washed-up Mermaid, create recycled masks in Make & Take and follow the Museum Trail.

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May.

Get water wise with the RNLI as they take over the Museum for Water Safety Weekend!

Spring Half Term

This Spring half term The Rock Pool Project are helping us discover more from the rock pools along our Cornish coast.

Sunday 19 June

Join us on Sunday 19 June for special father’s Day activities at the Museum.

Sunday 2 October

Join us on Sunday 2 October for special Grandparents’ Day activities at the Museum.

Thursday 13 October, 7.30pm.

Award-winning author, archaeologist and film maker John Henry Phillips recounts the incredible true story of D-Day veteran Patrick Thomas.

Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 October, 10am – 4pm.

Join boatbuilder Gail McGarva for a two day workshop that brings to life the craft of traditional wooden boat building and the stories of endangered boats.