Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

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.

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 looks at the official naming ceremony of the Queen Elizabeth Dock in Falmouth in 1958 and the arrival of the first ship to enter the dock.

Running until Sunday 5 January 2025.

Dashing, daring and adventurous or bloodthirsty, immoral and greedy – were pirates of the 18th century heroes of the age or no more than callous cutthroats?

This Bartlett Blog looks at the Construction of the Queen Elizabeth Dock in Falmouth, 1956-1958.

The Museum has been nominated for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Equivalent to an MBE, The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is awarded for life and has been shining a light on the work of voluntary groups from across the UK for many years.

This Bartlett Blog examines the story of John Arscott, a convict from Truro in and Catherine Prior, an accomplice of Mary Broad, who were both sentenced to seven years transportation and taken to Australia on board the First Fleet.