| 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 28 March 2025 for new major exhibition, SURF! celebrating a century of surfing in Cornwall.
Along the 422 miles of exposed Cornish coastline, waves tear and tumble towards land, shaping the peninsula – and its people. Exposure to the Atlantic Ocean’s barrelling swells has led to a strong and enduring tie to the sea for so many who live here.
This exhibition reveals how the county has become a global stage for surf innovation, activism and a trailblazer in blue health. It explores how Cornish surf culture has influenced music, film, fashion and art with unseen works by leading contemporary artists including Damien Hirst and Abigail Fallis. Through 100 surfboards, the exhibition uncovers the hidden histories of once unknown female surfers, reveals the 1920s pioneers who led the way and spotlights the surf champions made here today.
Just as the thrashing waves shape the Cornish landscape, Cornwall’s communities have helped shape an entire industry.
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.
One of this summer’s must-see theatrical experiences in Cornwall is Wipeout, a dance and theatre surf-inspired pop-up show at National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Created by two of Cornwall’s leading performance companies Cscape Dance and […]
This February, National Maritime Museum Cornwall will reopen its doors with a packed annual programme for the year ahead following a six-week closure to repair its roof. The Museum will welcome visitors back from Saturday […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
