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National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY

The museum runs pre-bookable Home Education Days (two dates each term), with one date recommended for Key Stage 1 and one for Key Stage 2. Sessions run 10:00–14:00 and include a 90-minute hands-on facilitated workshop plus a 90-minute self-directed exploration of the museum; capacity is 25 children with a 10-child minimum to run. Cost is £6.95 per participating child; one accompanying adult per family is free, additional adults must buy admission.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Photo: Vernon39, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Next

    Wed 20 Jan, 10:00–14:00

  • Ages

    5-7 (KS1) · 7-11 (KS2)

  • Price

    £6.95 per participating child

Coming up

  • Wed 20 Jan, 10:00–14:00

    Wreck & Rescue

    Ages 5-7 (KS1) · £6.95 per participating child

  • Thu 21 Jan, 10:00–14:00

    Vikings: Sailors, Raiders and Traders

    Ages 7-11 (KS2) · £6.95 per participating child

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From National Maritime Museum Cornwall's own website, checked on 3 November 2026. We list organisations only, never individuals.

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