| Discovery Quay, Falmouth. TR11 3QY | |
| 01326 313388 | |
| Parking is a short level walk away. Nearest car parks are the Maritime Car Park and Grove Street Car Park. |
Learn about the unbreakable ties between the people of Cornwall and the briny blue. The exhibitions at this independent Falmouth museum unravel fascinating tales of life on the ocean, from plucky Packet Service crews to modern-day national and international explorers.
Celebrate the overwhelming influence of the sea on history and culture, exploring 15 galleries over five floors.
Join us from 31 March 2023 for new major exhibition, Pirates. Dashing, daring and adventurous or bloodthirsty, immoral and greedy – were pirates of the 18th century heroes of the age or no more than callous cut-throats?
For generations, pirates have been portrayed in film, fiction and fashion as symbols of freedom and adventure. But how and why has this image been created? To find out, immerse yourself in the digital world of the Sea of Thieves game, land on Treasure Island, meet the man behind Long John Silver and dance a hornpipe with Horatio Pugwash before discovering the dark world of the real pirates of the Caribbean.
In this latest major exhibition, explore how popular culture has shaped how we think of pirates today and dive beneath the surface to unearth the harsh and terrifying truth.
Open every day of the year from 10am – 5pm, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
You can go underwater - without getting wet! - in the museum’s Tidal Zone.
Immerse yourself in the best of what makes our beautiful part of the world sparkle at this magical time of year with Cornish Christmas Activities at National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Craft willow decorations, help Charlie Chough uncover Cornwall’s festiv
PiratesExplore beneath the surface Dashing, daring and adventurous or bloodthirsty, immoral and greedy – were pirates of the 18th century heroes of the age or no more than callous cut-throats? In National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s […]
Experience the magical essence of Trebah, a sub-tropical paradise with a coastal backdrop, steeped in heritage, creativity and the spirit of innovation. Four miles of footpaths wind through dazzling exotic planting, transporting you from one […]
Stroll down through the peaceful, exotic and playful valley to a sheltered beach at the bottom. There are three valleys of Glendurgan to lose yourself in – full of fun, informality, natural beauty and amazing plants. […]
Stir up your sense of adventure at English Heritage Pendennis Castle, a coastal fortress with unmissable sea views. Travel back to wartime Cornwall, climb to the top of the keep, and enjoy acres of green […]
