Latest news from The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Find our WW2 SOE replica boat build at the EXPO Ertach Kernow | Cornish Heritage Expo in October.

In the latest Bartlett Blog, set sail on a journey through 230 years of charting the oceans. For centuries, mariners have relied on the skill and precision of chart makers to navigate safely across the world’s oceans.

On 12 November 2025 we will be opening our boatbuilding workshop for visitors to take a closer look at our WW2 S.N.2 Surfboat replica build project.

On 15 October 2025 we will be opening our boatbuilding workshop for visitors to take a closer look at our WW2 S.N.2 Surfboat replica build project.

In the latest Bartlett Blog, we explore the historic appointment of Professor Michele Dougherty as the first female Astronomer Royal in the position’s 350-year history, tracing the role’s origins from John Flamsteed’s appointment in 1675 through to the present day.

On 24 September 2025 we will be opening our boatbuilding workshop for visitors to take a closer look at our WW2 S.N.2 Surfboat replica build project.

The arrival of the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde in Falmouth this July marked the end of an extraordinary voyage that retraced the legendary 1831-1836 journey of HMS Beagle.

The Headland Hotel is offering a unique surf inspired stay. Wake with the waves, dine in the hotel’s restaurant, relax in the spa, and kickflip from the north coast of Cornwall to the south to explore the Museum’s latest major exhibition SURF!.

Falmouth Week 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to experience everything our vibrant town and museum have to offer.