Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

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.

The Canvas and Rum performances have been cancelled, however we hope to reschedule the performances for a later date.

On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December National Maritime Museum Cornwall is FREE to Cornish residents. Add it to your diary! Here’s why you should join us over the Falmouth Festive FREE weekend.

With Christmas fast approaching we’ve put together a selection of our top picks from the Museum gift shop. There’s something for everyone so you’ll have Christmas wrapped up in no time.

Incredible storytelling from Yskynna, spooky craft making and a Museum trail with prizes to be won this October half term.

Did you know there is a barrel load of benefits when you pay for admission to National Maritime Museum Cornwall? Here are eight fantastic perks that come with every admission.

Join us on Friday 25 October at 2.50pm for an underwater scuba display. Learn common underwater hand signals and chat with the divers through the deep sea windows, keep an eye out for sea life and make sure they give our windows a good clean whilst they’re down there!