Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Friday 15 March – Sunday 3 November

The RNLI is the focus of this exhibition by internationally renowned contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, celebrating the important role of the RNLI in Cornwall.

On Thursday 10 October, in our latest lecture in the Autumn Series, Dr Charlotte MacKenzie tells Mary Broad/Bryant’s remarkable story. Ahead of the talk, we asked Dr MacKenzie to tell us more about Mary and what to expect from her lecture.

In 1881 Charles Napier Hemy lived and worked as an artist in Falmouth. In this Bartlett Blog we uncover what led Hemy to become an artist and what brought him to Falmouth.

Friday 22 November.

As part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day, we’re asking toddlers to help us manage the Museum!

In 1746, William Cookworthy discovered a source of clay which was to lead to developments in English porcelain and the birth of the China clay industry in Cornwall.

Step back in time with this excerpt from the September 1964 edition of Cornish Magazine, featuring an article on Falmouth’s much-loved steam tugs.

Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 October

This year’s UK Heritage Maritime Forum Conference will revolve around the role of museums in Britain’s coastal experience: from small boats to the politics of contemporary collecting.

Uncover the life of a former First World War nurse who became one of the world’s most famous female yacht racers.

For hundreds of years, flags have been used to allow the crew of one ship to ‘speak’ with another. Discover the meaning behind some of the most common flags.