The National Maritime Museum Cornwal is an independent museum located on Discovery Quay in Falmouth and celebrates the incredible maritime history of Falmouth as well as how the sea influences global culture.

The museum houses 15 galleries, over five floors of interactive exhibits.

With a collection that spans The National Small Boat collection, exciting temporary exhibitions, artworks, maps and charts, memorabilia and other objects, and a boatbuilding workshop, there is already plenty to explore at this museum.  

Why become a Member?

• Free entry all year

• 10% discount on admission tickets for your friends and family (accompanying you on day of visit)

• 10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop and Waterside Café*

• Invitations and discounts to special events

• Free entry to partner attractions including Eden Project, Trebah Garden, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Minack Theatre and Pinetum Gardens in November and January (please see individual attractions website for opening times)

• Monthly mailing of the NMMC e-newsletter and early notice of events

*excludes alcohol in café and already discounted sale items in the Gift Shop.

Becoming a Member helps the Museum with their restoration, conservation and education programmes so that they can preserve the maritime heritage for future generations.

Membership prices

Adult £32
Joint membership £54 (two adults)
Child membership £16 (5 – 17 years)

Find out more and join here