National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Contact Numbers         

Curator

Jo Warburton

Opening Hours During Week

Opening Season During Year

Mon-Sun  

10:00 – 5:00 

        Open all Year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day        

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a Nationally Accredited Museum

 Type of Museum

Fishing, Local & Family History, Smuggling, Social History, Transport, Specialist - MARITIME

 Types of Collection

Applied & Fine Art, Communications, Local History, Military, Maritime, Natural History (Wildlife), Social History, The Sea, Transport, Weapons,

 Facilities                                                

Toilets, Cafe, Parking (Pay and Display nearby), Shop, Disabled Access, Children's Activities

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 Description

With breathtaking views from the 29m tower, one of only three natural underwater viewing locations in the world, hands-on interactives, audio visual immersive experiences, talks, special exhibitions and the opportunity to get out onto the water and discover the marine life around our coastline, this new generation of Museum has something for everyone and is the perfect day out.

Experience the new Endurance and Survival exhibition. This new year-long exhibition is an adrenalin adventure, re-living the stories behind some of our most famous adventurers, including Shackleton, Ellen MacArthur, Tony Bullimore and Robin Knox-Johnston. All have endured and survived, in a personal challenge to achieve their goal; often in the face of extreme danger and this exhibition captures the incredible stories behind their achievements and those of less well known adventurers.

The best way to get there? By boat. Use the Park & Float and sail to the Museum in a classic ferry (June – September)