National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QY
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- wheelchair friendly
- Open 7 days a week
- Closed Christmas & Boxing Day
Located on the edge of Falmouth's stunning harbour, this museum is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal to land lovers and sailors alike.
More than just a museum about boats, it's all about the sea, boats and Cornwall. Celebrating British eccentricity and the desire to do something different, the exhibitions centre on people and their crazy crafts involved in daring, different or just plain silly adventures.
With breathtaking views from the tower and tidal zone with underwater viewing this new generation of Museum has something for everyone.
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Movie Magic - Asterix and the Vikings - Enjoy the classic cartoon Asterix and the Vikings, follow our Viking trail, make an Asterix badge and scary dragon mask.
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'Search & Rescue' exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall - Larger than life exhibition set to open at top Falmouth attraction in March.
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what's on
from Friday October 21st
Falmouth Evening Walk - Sponsored by the National Maritime Museum Cornwall - Sponsored by the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Unravel Falmouth's DNA on this walk through the historic maritime town.
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Wednesday November 9th to Sunday March 25th
EXHIBITION - Falmouth in the Days of Sail - A pictorial tour of Falmouth and Penryn before the time of photography, which illustrates the incredible variety of visiting ships and boats and the evolution of the town.
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Monday February 6th
LUNCHTIME LECTURE - The Greatest Survival Story Ever Told - Be transported back to a heroic age with the National Maritime Museum Cornwall's Lunchtime Lecture.
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Saturday February 11th to Friday February 17th
FAMILY FUN - February Half-Term - Have a fun-filled family half-term with a range of great events at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
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Wednesday February 29th
DISCOVERY TALK – Philip Marsden’s The Levelling Sea - Heroes of the Napoleonic wars, Packet captains and sea-waifs all star in this month's Discovery Talk in Falmouth.
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