Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Christmas holidays

Magically lit boats, merry Make & Takes and a Museum Trail – Christmas at NMMC takes on the theme of Lanterns & Lights with a magical nautical twist.

In this Make & Take we look at how to add detail to your drawings of mini monsters from the deep.

We’re heading to Cornwall’s rock pools this May half term to find creatures to draw. Here’s how to find things to draw in our latest Make & Take at Home. You will need: Paper Pencil Rubber Pencil sharpener Jam jar of water Watercolour paints Paintbrush Find more Make and Take at Home activities.

Mini monsters won’t sit still for anyone. Learn how to draw creatures that are always on the move.

This May half term create an ocean inspired sketchbook. Fill the pages of this sketchbook with drawings and paintings as you join in with all the Make and Take at Homes from the week.

Runs until Sunday 5 September

Hegarty’s Boatyard is a photographic exhibition by Kevin O’Farrell of the last surviving traditional wooden boatyard in Ireland.

Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June

For May half term we’re taking things off-site and online and heading to the shores of our seas. With The Rock Pool Project discover mini monsters on the trail through Falmouth and get crafting with our live online Make and Takes.

Memories of Falmouth is a brand new exhibition of photography and film taken of Falmouth between 1934 – 1969, providing a fascinating insight into the town during this time.

Hop aboard a boating gem and see a different view of Falmouth with a Heritage Boat Charter.