Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Running until September

This show focuses on the ancestry of several prominent Porthleven families, linked to the construction of the dock, boatbuilding, fishing and net-making.

We are very excited to announce our programme for 2020. It’s chocca with what we’ve become renowned for – exceptional theatre performance, opportunities to learn in exciting and different ways and a blockbuster exhibition that could be considered out of this world!

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.

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.

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.

Monday 4 May – Sunday 27 Sept

National Maritime Museum Cornwall is back on the water from May and once again offering visitors the chance to hop on board one of the Museum’s heritage boats for a guided trip of falmouth from the water.

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May

Get water wise with the RNLI as they take over the Museum for Water Safety Weekend! With awesome demonstrations and games, learn the techniques that can help keep you safe in the water and discover more about the RNLI’s important work.

There is so much happening in 2020 at the Museum. From new blockbuster exhibitions to the best in family entertainment, next year is going to be the best yet.

May Half Term

Discover the Mini Monsters of the not so Deep as we team up with the Rock Pool Project. Each day there’ll be a chance to learn, touch and uncover more about the sea life in our Cornish waters.