St Piran’s Day

Wednesday 5 March

Join us as at National Maritime Museum Cornwall as we celebrate St Piran’s Day! There will be stories, crafts and a trail for the whole family to enjoy.

Minnows Tales – Storytelling Session

11.00am – 11.30am

Listen to Cornish stories in our Cornish Quayside Gallery

A photo of the Cornish Quayside gallery at the Museum.

A girl lifts her arm out holding a crayon, there are pots of coloured pencils and pens in front of her and a woman using scissors to cut paper.

Make & Take

12.30pm – 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

Drop-in to the Boat Hall and get creative, making flags, choughs and daffodils to take home.

A young boy points to a model ship in a glass cabinet while a lady standing behind him also looks at the ship.

Museum Trail

10am – 5pm

Charlie Chough and his friends are celebrating St Piran’s Day in the Museum! Can you find them and the Cornish words they’d like to share with you?

Waterside Cafe

While you’re visiting the Museum you can stop by our Waterside Cafe, with spectacular views over Falmouth’s magnificent harbour, to enjoy Cornish treats from local suppliers.

Gift Shop

Browse the shop and see our selection of Maritime-inspired gifts, many of which are designed and made in Cornwall.

What else is at National Maritime Museum Cornwall?

Explore 15 galleries over five floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, learn about Cornish maritime history in our Cornwall galleries, uncover ocean adventures and sail miniature boats on the Boat Pool.