The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth offers a captivating journey through the rich maritime heritage of Cornwall and beyond.
Situated on Discovery Quay, this award-winning museum boasts 15 galleries spread across five floors, each exploring the profound influence of the sea on history and culture.
Highlights include the National Small Boat Collection, featuring over 100 historic boats, and the Tidal Zone, an immersive exhibit that allows visitors to observe marine life in Falmouth Harbour through underwater windows .
Current exhibitions include SURF! (celebrating a century of surfing in Cornwall), Resilience (focusing on the endurance of Cornwall’s coastal communities), and The Museum at 20, commemorating the museum's 20th anniversary.
What Is There?
- The Main Hall with the National Small Boat Collection, some of it hanging overhead!
- Survival Zone – all about surviving and sea rescues
- Boat building workshop
- Exhibitions - currently it is one about the history of surfing
- The Flotilla
- Cornwall and The Sea
- Tidal Zone
- The Lookout Tower
- The Nav Station
- The Lighthouse
- The Boat Pool - drive a little sail boat on the indoor pond
- and so much more amazing stuff about the sea. It really is the best!
- Cafe with fab views across Falmouth Bay
- You can bring your own food to picnic inside
- Brilliant gift shop!
- Childrens activities during the school holidays.
- Treasure Island Play Zone
- Car Parking is in the public car par about 100 metres away from the museum. It is a pay and display.
- Your entrance fee gets you access to the Maritime Museum for a year.
Not Dog Friendly
Accessibility dogs are allowed in the museum. All other dogs are not allowed. However, a “dog bed” is set up outside the museum in a sheltered and protected location near the entrance with a dog bed, lead tie up and water bowl.
Please visit the National Maritime Museum website for opening times and ticket prices.
LOCATION MAP: Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY
