Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Discover the history of the seven iconic Falmouth steam tugs that operated in Falmouth Harbour from 1925 until 1984.

We’re excited to announce that NMMC has been named among the finalists for the Best Online Shop category at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2024.

Harbours are bustling and dynamic places, alive with a plethora of unique sights and sounds that set them apart from other environments.

Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed opened at the Museum to huge acclaim in 2017 and after touring nationally we are delighted to bring back some of the key artworks from the exhibition.

Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be all about hearts and flowers. If cliché presents aren’t your thing, we’ve got a range of eye-catching alternatives that are sure to have your special someone falling head over keels.

The donation to the Museum of an extensive library of maritime books contained a treasure which sheds a light on shipbuilding in the early 19th Century.

Thursday 10 October, 7.30pm.

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie tells Mary Broad’s remarkable story, from Cornish convict in Australia to escapee.

Tuesday 12 March, 2.30pm.

Tom Cunliffe’s fully illustrated lecture is one not to be missed.

Family fun with a BANG! Learn where energy comes from and witness explosive experiments in our science shows, get creative in Make & Take, and embark on a captivating Museum trail.