National Maritime Museum Cornwall

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is known for celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, but now Cornwall's award winning visitor attraction will be shining a light on lighthouses and their keepers. From the massive scale of these triumphs of engineering to the tall tales of the lighthouse keepers themselves, Lighthouses: Life on the Rocks will illuminate these incredible stories with hands-on exhibits and interactive displays. Discover powerful emotions and the power of the oceans. Explore feats of daring and feats of engineering. Learn how these iconic beacons of light have saved lives and touched our lives. Also step back in time in the Falmouth Gallery which highlights 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. You can also explore Britain's first and last port of call and relive the heyday of Falmouth's port from 1689 to the present day. The Survival Zone focuses on the key elements of survival; food, water, warmth and the emotional strength of endurance. This exhibition will take you on a journey through the physical and mental challenges of survival at sea. When was the last time you pushed yourself to the absolute limit, tested your strength of will to carry on, persevered in the face of adversity and battled against all the odds? And don't forget the Museum's on-going boat restoration project where you can see live restorations and the study boat area giving you the chance to learn in depth about innovative and ground-breaking boats. All this as well as breath-taking views from the 29 metre tower, an underwater viewing tidal zone, hands-on interactives, activities for all the family and the chance to get onto the water and discover the delights and wildlife of our coastline. The best way to get there? By boat. Use the Park & Float and sail to the Museum in a classic ferry - there is no better way to arrive than on water (May - September) There's so much happening at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, don't miss your chance for a visit. You'll find more than you might expect.

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