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Adults £18.00
Children (Under 18s) £9.00
Children (Under 5s) Free
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust Discovery Quay Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3QY
Tel: +44(0)1326 313388
Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk
White Owl, an innocuous looking boat typical of the thousands of small craft built in Falmouth yards over the last few centuries, was built by Thomas Jackett in 1908 and owned by the same family since she was purchased. At just over 15ft (4.6m) in length she cost £7.50, or 50 pence (10 shillings) per…
In 1961, at a time when dinghy sailing was hugely popular, the Sunday Times decided to sponsor a dinghy class of its own. The prime object was, as usual, that the boat should be cheap and easy to build from a kit. It was intended to be a boat for the first time owner/sailor. Secondary…
Hunting kayaks have been used in the Arctic for thousands of years, making it possible for the Inuit people to survive in these remote and hostile regions. At sea the kayak was used to hunt seals, walruses and whales, relying on stealth for a close approach. The boats were built from materials that were readily…
We are most grateful for any donation you feel able to give to support our work Whether you are interested in restoring historic boats, inspiring children with tales of heroic adventures on the sea, or supporting our exhibition programme. Below are some examples of what your donation could enable us to do. Archive Conservation £100…
A unique venue in a stunning location Why choose us? Award-winning architectural design Unique waterside location Innovative building Stunning views over Falmouth harbour A number of different sized, adaptable spaces Nearby parking Fully equipped facilities Boat Hall The Boat Hall is the heart of the museum and the largest space within it. The space is…
Please use this form for school and other educational group bookings. Problem with the form? Email SethHall@nmmc.co.uk
Your gift supports our work in many ways Thank you for considering making a donation to support our work. Your gift, however small, will help to preserve the National Small Boat Collection, support our award-winning education programmes, and secure the future of our academic research. To make a donation you can Send a cheque made payable…
Weekly storytelling and sing-a-long Every Monday during term time at 11 o’clock! Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Minnows Tales is free with your museum entry ticket. Term time only.
The volunteers in the Bartlett Centre manage many different research databases covering a wide variety of subjects. National Small Boat Register (NSBR) Stage one of the NSBR redevelopment is now complete and you can now register your boat. Register boat Stage two is to develop the searchable database and we hope to have this live as…
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