Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’ These social media posts show why we’re such a family favourite… To see your photos of your…

We’re renowned for being a museum that says ‘Climb Aboard’ rather than ‘Don’t touch!’

The first of our Awesome Adventurers have returned from their trip with the crew of HMS Adventure! Watch their report to see how they fared…

A video showcasing all the reasons to visit us in 2017…

National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) would like to invite artists to produce a series of high quality site or exhibition-specific contemporary art, installations or events that will engage, challenge and…

A genuinely ground-breaking and comprehensive history of British tattooing, featuring cutting edge designers, leading academics and major private collectors. This is the largest gathering of real objects and original tattoo artwork ever assembled in the UK featuring over 400 original artworks, photographs and historic artefacts.

Step into the sights and sounds of one the greatest survival feats in British maritime history. This exhibition tells the story of Captain Bligh, challenging the Hollywood depiction of the famous mutiny on HMS Bounty.

A visual and vocal performance 2 and 3 June 2017 A visual and vocal performance celebrating the life of Captain William Bligh. Shanties, songs and performance poetry accompany a high…

The ground-breaking exhibition Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed was only possible due to the passion and knowledge of individual collectors, and the objects they saved. Without them, all this material…