National Maritime Museum Cornwall: Reviews, Directions and Visitor Guide

For a country so steeped in maritime history, Britain has remarkably few museums celebrating it.  The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is an exception.

Dive into a world of shipwrecks, see the very first submarine, explore a human torpedo, climb inside a hyperbaric chamber, experience the history of diving, delve into a diving bell and see what it takes to live, work and play in our oceans.

There is also the new Falmouth Gallery highlighting the importance of Falmouth’s maritime history, incorporating an Old Curiosity Shop, displaying weird and wonderful things that sailors traditionally brought back from far flung places around the world. Relive the heyday of Falmouth’s port from 1689 to the present day.

The museum has an ongoing boat restoration project with live restorations, great views from the 29 m tower, an underwater viewing tidal zone and hands-on activities.

Use the Park & Float and sail to the Museum in style in a classic ferry (May – September).  Landlubbers can park up in town and stroll over.  This is easier and less expensive, but hey – you’re on holiday, “push the boat out”!

Location / Directions

National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY.
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is located in Falmouth: take the A39 to Falmouth and follow signs for the Museum. For Park & Ride/Float service take the A39 and follow the signs.

Telephone: 01326 317878

Check Maritime Museum website for admission times and entrance / admission fees
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