A Cornish Christmas 2024

Location

National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth

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Dates

Sat 7th December, 2024 — Sun 5th January, 2025
10:00 am |
The Museum is open every day of the year from 10am – 5pm, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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

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.

From Saturday 7th December until Sunday 5th January, feast your eyes on the beautiful willow lobster pot Christmas tree, explore the Museum and help Charlie Chough discover fun things to do in Cornwall during this special time of year.

From Saturday 21st December, join in with Make and Take activities across the Christmas holidays every day from 12.30am – 3.30pm. Our little Cornish boat has a new illustrated sail, celebrating a very festive Falmouth. Our Cornish Christmas activities have been created in partnership with Cornwall-based illustrator Bex Bourne. 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!

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.

A Cornish Christmas is free as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year. Admission for children under 5 is FREE.

Contact

01326 313388 | https://nmmc.co.uk/2024/10/a-cornish-christmas-2024/

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Accessible toilets are located on the first and second floors and there are larger facilities available if required. The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. The sensory bags and ear defenders are available to anyone who may need them throughout the year and can be found at the Admissions Desk. The nearest public car park is 100 metres away, across the square (a level, but cobbled surface). The car park has a number of designated accessible parking spaces.

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