Immerse yourself in the best of what makes our beautiful part of the world sparkle at this magical time of year with A Cornish Christmas atteh National maritime Museum Cornwall.

Decorate the festive sailing boat, help Charlie Chough uncover Cornwall’s festive traditions in the Museum trail, and more.

Lobster Pot Christmas Tree

  Thursday 28 November – Sunday 5 January

Feast your eyes on the beautiful willow lobster pot Christmas tree. The unique tree was constructed by Cadgwith fisherman Nigel Legge and decorated with plaster starfish made by Museum volunteers.

Charlie Chough’s Cornish Christmas Trail

 Saturday 7 December – Sunday 5 January

Charlie Chough is on the hunt to find out what makes a proper Cornish Christmas. Explore the Museum and help little Charlie discover fun things to do in Cornwall during this special time of year.

Make & Take

 Saturday 21 December – Sunday 5 January, 12.30am – 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)

The Musuem's little Cornish boat has a new illustrated sail, celebrating a very festive Falmouth. Help make the scene come alive by adding your own decoration, and of course make one to take home! Don’t forget to pop back after Christmas to transform the boat again with New Year wishes!

Our Cornish Christmas activities have been created in partnership with Cornwall-based illustrator Bex Bourne.

What else is here?

Explore 15 galleries over four floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, watch boat-building, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, discover stories of ocean adventures and survival, and sail miniature boats on the boat pool. What’s more, our scenic Waterfront Cafe serves tasty treats overlooking an unbeatable view of Falmouth Harbour.

It’s free!

A Cornish Christmas is FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.

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