Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Until 5 January 2020 Our major exhibition TITANIC STORIES examines the stories of the Titanic’s momentous sinking on 15 April 1912, re-appraising many of the myths, controversies and assumptions that still linger around one of the most well-known historic events of the 20th century. Working in collaboration with private collectors from overseas and national museums in the UK, TITANIC…

October 2019 – September 2020 This exhibition of paintings of traditional boats of Falmouth showcases the work of artist James Dodds. It includes several new commissions including a Falmouth Pilot cutter which will be the largest painting James has ever undertaken.  

Arrr me hearties, welcome to Treasure Island! If ye be brave enough, follow the map… through the smugglers cave… along the island beach… to Treasure Island fort. Watch out for pirates on the way!  

Weekly storytelling and sing-a-long Every Monday during term time at 11 o’clock! Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Minnows Tales is free with your museum entry ticket. Term time only.

Mobiloo is a mobile accessible toilet with adult-sized changing bench, hoist and a friendly attendant. They are on site at NMMC: Wednesday 19 June, 10am – 5pm Wednesday 21 August, 10am – 5pm Mobiloo has: an electric hoist adult-sized changing bench toilet wash basin a smiling, welcoming attendant!

Craftmaking, trail and amazing storytelling and performance This October half term don’t miss Shadows and Silhouettes, performance and craft making. Additional free activities include: make your own craft activity and treasure hunt trail. Discover the Treasure Island Play Zone: If ye be brave enough, follow the map …… through the smugglers cave … along the island…

Standard diving dress is a type of diving suit that was formerly used for all underwater work, now largely superseded by lighter and more comfortable equipment. The diving suit on display at the museum was made by Siebe Gorman. It is made from heavy canvas, lead soled shoes (14lbs) a copper helmet, and a lead…

At first glance a coracle seems a rather unlikely water craft, with no discernible bow or stern, and a strangely shaped paddle for propulsion. But they have stood the test of time as working boats: made from locally sourced materials, cheap to build, light-weight for ease of carrying, and a draft of only a few…

A special thank you! It was celebration time at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth recently when a number of volunteers marked over five, ten or fifteen years of voluntary service. At a special lunch to mark the occasion, volunteers were awarded certificates and commemorative pins by the museum director Richard Doughty. The volunteers…