Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Two aerial dancers are suspended from a metal frame, with a blue cloth background behind them.

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

A photograph of Museum visitors looking into the boatbuilding workshop while the Museum's Boat Collection Manager explains the latest build project, which can be seen behind him.

Opening our Boatbuilding Workshop to commemorate VJ Day

On 15 August 2025 we will be honouring 80th anniversary of VJ Day by opening our boatbuilding workshop for visitors to find out more about our WW2 S.N.2 Surfboat replica build project.

A black and white archive image of Grove Hill House in Falmouth, with trees and shrubs in the foreground.

Bringing Seeds and Plants from Distant Countries

Explore the remarkable connections between Falmouth’s deep harbour, its influential residents, and the exotic plants that still flourish in Cornwall’s world-renowned gardens today, in this Bartlett Blog.

Performers throw colourful beach balls into the air as part of the surf-inspired Wipeout Summer Show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

What’s on at the Museum this Summer

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

A child and parent enjoying sailing miniature boats with the breeze of the Boat Pool at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Beat the Heat: Sunny Days in Cornwall

If you’re in Cornwall on a sunny day looking for refreshing experiences to escape the heat, then National Maritime Museum Cornwall isn’t just a rainy day retreat.

A photograph of two aerial dancers performing dance movements while suspended upside down as part of the Wipeout Show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Meet the cast of Wipeout this Summer Holidays

Two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies are bringing an unforgettable aerial show to the Museum this Summer.

A drone photograph of an aerial view of Pendennis point, National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Falmouth Docks.

Sky-High Views from Falmouth’s Observation Wheel plus discounted entry to National Maritime Museum Cornwall

After experiencing Falmouth from the Observation Wheel, Family ticket holders can discover what lies beyond, with a discounted ticket to visit National Maritime Museum Cornwall.