Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

As winter settles over Cornwall’s coast, we’ve transformed the inside of the Museum into a sparkling celebration of the sea, with this year’s Christmas light display.

Visitors can now see marine conservation in action, with a remarkable new installation in the harbour waters just outside the Tidal Zone windows.

We’re launching dedicated Home Education Days in 2026.

We’re addressing high travel costs in Cornwall for educational trips to give as many children as possible the opportunity to experience and benefit from a visit to the Museum and our fantastic learning programme.

Museum admission gives you a year of unlimited access to one of Cornwall’s premier award-winning attractions.

The remarkable story of Dulce Kennard, a pioneering 1920s yachtswoman and journalist who sailed and wrote under the pseudonym Peter Gerard.

In the latest Bartlett Blog, discover the fascinating world of Sailing Masters – the unsung heroes of the Age of Sail.

We’ve collected some Christmas gift ideas for the surfers in your life…

At National Maritime Museum Cornwall, our Lobster Pot Christmas Tree stands as a proud testament to Cornish fishing heritage but it’s not the only one celebrating coastal traditions.