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A man steers the steam ship 'Emma' across Falmouth harbour. White text on the left reads 'Tall Ship Tours'. Tall Ship Tours

Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 August

Charter one of the Museum’s heritage boats for a tour of the magnificent Tall Ships.
White text in the centre of the image reads 'Lanterns & Lights' and 'A festive celebration of light'. In the background, warm lights hang from the ceiling of the Museum's Boat Hall as well as fabric banners. Lanterns and Lights 2022

Christmas holidays

Magically lit boats, merry Make & Takes and a Museum Trail – Christmas at NMMC takes on the theme of Lanterns & Lights with a magical nautical twist.
Photo of a brown globe with sea monsters drawn on it. It's in a case, being displayed at the Museum. Maps, Globes & Monsters – Lecture

With Dr Megan Barford

Thursday 23 September, 7.30pm
Black and white illustration of a sea-going cryptid creature jumping out of the water. Hunting Monsters – Lecture

With Dr Darren Naish

Thursday 21 October, 7.30pm
Three shadow puppets - an octopus, a pirate ship and a mermaid - are held up against an orange background. Text reads 'Silhouettes & Shadows'. Silhouettes & Shadows 2021

October Half Term

The nights are drawing in and the shadows are taking over. Come and join us for a spooky half term this October!
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 2021

Sunday 31 October, 6pm – 8pm

Dress as ghosts and ghouls and join us this Halloween for a torch-tour of the Museum with plenty of tricks and treats along the way.
Photo of Dr Matt Lodder smiling for the camera. Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed – Lecture

With Dr Matt Lodder.

Thursday 25 November, 7.30pm
A panorama photo of the flotilla of small boats displayed hanging from the ceiling of the Museum's Main Hall. Aerial Tour of the Museum

Take a virtual tour of the Flying Flotilla and Monsters of the Deep from the air! With thanks to Bad Wolf Horizon.
Photo of 'alien slime' made as part of a Make & Take session, made from slime, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and pom poms. Make & Take at Home – Alien Slime

Craft your very own Alien Slime at home. Here’s all the information you’ll need to get started.

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National Maritime Museum
Cornwall Trust
Discovery Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Tel: +44(0)1326 313388

Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk