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National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Maritime museum in Falmouth, England

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall occupies a modern building on Discovery Quay, featuring multiple galleries dedicated to maritime history and boat collections.

The museum opened in 2003 following a partnership between the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich and the former Cornwall Maritime Museum in Falmouth.

The museum maintains three galleries focused on Cornwall's maritime traditions, including fishing practices, boat building techniques, and regional trading activities.

The facility includes the Bartlett Library with 19,000 maritime reference books, offering free access for research purposes and educational programs.

The underwater viewing window in the Tidal Zone allows visitors to observe marine life and tidal changes in Falmouth Harbor throughout the day.

Location: Falmouth

Architects: Mary Jane Long

Address: Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QY

Phone: 01326313388

Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk

Website: https://nmmc.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.15139,-5.06167

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45

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