National Maritime Museum Cornwall

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY
England

Website

www.nmmc.co.uk

E-mail

enquiries@nmmc.co.uk

Telephone

01326 313388

Fax

01326 317878

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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013 the multi-award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall has 15 galleries.

Venue Type:

Museum, Transport heritage site, Ship or maritime heritage site

Opening hours

Open daily, 7 days a week, 10-5pm.

Closed Christmas & Boxing Day.

Admission charges

Adults £11.00, Children (0-5) free, (6-15) £7.60, Senior (60+) £9.00, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £31.00. Groups receive discount on groups of 10+ Pay once and get in FREE for a full 12 months!

Discounts

  • Museums Association
  • English Heritage

Additional info

The library is open Tuesday - Saturday only

National Small Boat collection of about 140 boats and other objects & collectables.

Collection details

Archives, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Search & Rescue

16 March 2012 — 1 February 2014 *on now

Search and Rescue, the new blockbuster exhibition from National Maritime Museum Cornwall invites you to enter the world of the rescue services where ordinary people lead extraordinary lives, risking their life to save yours.

Opening on 16 March 2012, the exhibition takes you on an interactive, stimulating and emotive journey into the role of the maritime rescue services, celebrating the work of the RNLI, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, HM Coastguard and other organisations.

Objects of epic proportions include a 70ft Sea King helicopter, kindly loaned by the MOD, one of the Museum’s most ambitious installations. Uniquely painted in the colours of both the Royal Navy and RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) services (red and grey one side and yellow on the other) it offers you the rare opportunity to climb inside, without having to be rescued. Dress as a pilot, listen to accounts from the crew and from those that have been rescued, explore their lifesaving equipment and discover the world of the Royal Navy and RAF SAR teams.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Free with general admission.

Admission Charges:

Adults £9.50

Children (0-5) Free

Children (6-15) £6.50

Seniors £7.75

Family £27.00

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/search_rescue/

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

FAMILIES - Museum Minnows

24 May 2013

An hour of creative play, stories and craft activities for under-fives. The Museum’s Learning Centre is transformed into a multi-sensory play area for our free family drop-in sessions

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Call 01326 214535 for details.

MAJOR EVENT FOR FALMOUTH - Fal River Festival

24 May — 2 June 2013

The festival embraces the places, people, history, culture and industry connected to this very Cornish river. With its diverse mix of events taking place at dozens of locations around the water, the festival gives a real chance to engage with life on the river and discover some of its fascinating history.

For full details visit the www.falriver.co.uk/whats-on/fal-river-festival.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
Museum Minnows

Museum Minnows

24 May 2013

A magical first experience of the Museum, with craft, games and tours based around themes from the Museum’s collection.

Suitable for

  • 0-4

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free with Museum entrance ticket.
Call 01326 214535 for more details.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/museum_minnows1111111111111111111/

Creature Quest

Creature Quest

25 May — 2 June 2013

Search the museum and look under the seaweed to discover the amazing creatures living in our rock pools.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 5-6

Admission

All activities FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/creature_quest/

Sea anemones

Creature Quest

25 May 2013

Search the museum and look under the seaweed to discover the amazing creatures living in our rock pools. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

All activities free with museum entrance ticket: Adults £11.00, Children (0-5) free, (6-15) £7.60, Senior (60+) £9.00, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £31.00.

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

25 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Seashore Rocks!

25 May 2013

Get creative and be inspired by Cornwall's rock pools and seashore. Create paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

12-2:30pm

Admission

All activities FREE with Museum entrance ticket. One creative craft activity each day.
Adult supervision required.

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

26 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

27 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Douglas Dapper the Story Explorer

28 — 30 May 2013

11:30am, 2pm, and 3:30pm
Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure around the Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

All activities FREE with Museum entrance ticket. One creative craft activity each day.
Adult supervision required.

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

28 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

3:30-4pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

28 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-2:30pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

28 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

11:30am-12pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

28 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

29 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

30 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

11:30am-12pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

30 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

2-2:30pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Douglas Dapper

Rock on Douglas Dapper!

30 May 2013

Dive in with Douglas Dapper for another exciting adventure.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

3:30-4pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

All activities are FREE with Museum entrance ticket. Adult supervision required.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/rock_on_douglas_dapper/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

30 May 2013 — 30 June 2015

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

31 May 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Marine Biology Supersized Saturday

Magnificent Marine Biology Supersized Saturday

1 June 2013

Join marine ecologist Maya Plass, from BBC Springwatch, as she explores our marvellous marine environment. Author of the RSPB Handbook of the Seashore, Maya will answer all the coastal questions you’ve ever wanted to ask and show you some super seashore activities. Plus there’s your chance to take control of an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) to explore the waters right outside the Museum. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required. Drop in sessions from 11:00am-15:00pm.

Suitable for

  • 0-4
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

1 June 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Seashore rocks

Seashore Rocks!

2 June 2013

Make a splash this half-term with our magnificent free ‘make and take’ activities inspired by the Cornish coastline. Get creative and make paper plate rock pools, seagull gliders, octopus windsocks and more. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall collection includes paintings featured on the Your Paintings website. One creative craft activity each day. Adult supervision required.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • Especially for children

When

12-3pm

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Falmouth
Cornwall

Admission

Adults £11.00. Children (0-5) Free. Children (6-15) £7.60. Seniors £9.00. Family £31.00.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/seashore_rocks/

Museum Minnows

Museum Minnows

28 June 2013

A magical first experience of the Museum, with craft, games and tours based around themes from the Museum’s collection.

Suitable for

  • 0-4

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free with Museum entrance ticket.
Call 01326 214535 for more details.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/museum_minnows1111111111111111111/

Tall Ships

The Last of the Tall Ships February 13th- July 18th 2013

13 February — 18 July 2013 *on now

These striking black and white photographs by sailor, author and photographer, Alan Villiers, record early 20th century maritime history when merchant sailing vessels were in rapid decline. Taken between 1928 and 1933, when Villiers was part owner of the four-masted barque Parma (1902), they provide a vivid and often intimate snapshot of life and work on board these romantic vessels.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Admission

Exhibition FREE with Museum entrance ticket.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/the_last_of_the_tall_ships/

Museum Minnows

Museum Minnows

19 July 2013

A magical first experience of the Museum, with craft, games and tours based around themes from the Museum’s collection.

Suitable for

  • 0-4

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free with Museum entrance ticket.
Call 01326 214535 for more details.

Website

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?/whatson/events/museum_minnows1111111111111111111/

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Digital and online resources
Face to face resources

Museum Minnows

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/index.php?page=Whats_On&id=92&eventid=369

Join the Museum Minnows at Falmouth's National Maritime Museum for a multi-sensory session designed especially for under fives. Visit on the 4th Friday at 13.30 for different activities every month, including a creative activity, storytelling and a magical journey to discover treasure.

How to obtain

It is free to attend Museum Minnows, after you have purchased your museum entry ticket. Booking is essential. To do so, call the museum on 01326 214532.

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