Museum Details
 | National Maritime Museum Cornwall Discovery Quay | Contact Persons Tamsin Loveless Michael Sweeney T: 01326 214536 or 214558 or general enquiries 313388 Emails: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk tamsinloveless@nmmc.co.uk or michaelsweeney@nmmc.co.uk Website: www.nmmc.co.uk
| Admission Charges Adult: £9.50 Children (0-5) free (6-15) £6.50 Senior: (60+) £7.75 Pay once and get in FREE for a full 12 months! |
| Opening Hours | |
Open daily 10 am-5pm, seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day | |
Museum Description
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL IS POLES APART
Sitting with a toe in the sea, on the edge of Falmouth harbour in Cornwall, the multi-award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall delivers so much more than you might expect.
Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this two time winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year not only has 15 stunning galleries beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation but also offers a number of stunning exhibitions.
New for 2011 is On Thin Ice: Pioneers of Polar Exploration. From 8 April until 9 October, this exhibition honours the historic and modern-day achievements of iconic polar explorers, including Scott and Shackleton, using photography, objects and personal ephemera.
And don’t miss the major exhibition Lighthouses: Life on the Rocks, which shines a light on lighthouses and their keepers. With hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, discover the power of the oceans, explore feats of daring and learn how these iconic beacons of light have saved lives and touched lives.
With activities for all, talks, lectures, workshops, rotating events and exhibitions, there’s so much happening at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, don’t miss your chance for a visit. You’ll find so much more than you might expect.
| Type of Museum | Types of Collections | Facilities |
| Fishing Maritime Smuggling Social History Transport | Applied & Fine Art Communications Local History Military Maritime Social History Tools Transport Weapons | Toilets Cafe Parking (Pay and Display nearby) Shop Disabled Access Children's Activities |
