Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Join our Curator in the Museum and discover what happens when Oshi, our curious Cornish Sea Sprite makes an unexpected visit.

Merry Make and Takes to glistening light trails, Christmas at the Museum takes on the theme of Lanterns and Lights with a nautical twist.

Until February 2021.

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.

Viktor Wynd is an artist who uses museum objects in the way that other artists use paint. He’s the founder and proprietor of London’s famous Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History.

Every Thursday During Term Time

Explorer caps and backpacks on and magnifying glasses at the ready, we’re going on an adventure. Minnows Explorers is National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s grandparent and grandchildren activity sessions and is all about creating, making and exploring together.

Welcome to the Aliens of the Deep Family Trail as part of the Science of the Sea February half term activities. Are you ready for an adventure?

The Bartlett Library holds various collections and records maintained by the Library volunteers and the Bartlett Blog this month is one of a number of articles in our archives about visitors to Falmouth. In September 1828 this was a royal visitor, the young Queen of Portugal, who received an enthusiastic welcome in Falmouth.

Sunday 22 March

Join us for a special Mother’s Day Make and Take. Say thank you for being mum by decorating a canvas tote bag with designs from the deep sea.

Mon 30 May – Sun 2 Oct

Hop aboard a boating gem and see a different view of Falmouth with a Heritage Boat Tour. Uncover more about the town’s fascinating maritime history, drink in the breathtaking views and discover a different way to explore the Cornish coastline.