Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 October

This year’s UK Heritage Maritime Forum Conference will revolve around the role of museums in Britain’s coastal experience: from small boats to the politics of contemporary collecting.

Uncover the life of a former First World War nurse who became one of the world’s most famous female yacht racers.

For hundreds of years, flags have been used to allow the crew of one ship to ‘speak’ with another. Discover the meaning behind some of the most common flags.

Discover the many reasons to become a volunteer at the Museum and how you can play a part in celebrating and preserving Cornwall’s maritime heritage.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tony Pawlyn, founder of the Museum, volunteer, researcher, and dear friend.

Discover the part played by Falmouth, the Fal, and the Helford when 150,000 troops and over 5,000 vessels took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history.

Uncover the story of marine painter and illustrator Charles Pears. Pears moved to Cornwall in later life with his wife Dulce, who shared his passion for sailing. 

Our Autumn Lecture Series begins on Thursday 19 September with Dr Elaine Murphy’s talk Women and the Navy in the Age of Sail. We recently caught up with Dr Murphy to find out more about what to expect from this year’s talk.

Our new Lecture Series focuses on women and the sea. From women in the Royal Navy to Mary Bryant and characters from across Cornwall’s coastline.