Uncover the story of marine painter and illustrator Charles Pears in the latest from our Bartlett Blog. Pears moved to Cornwall in later life with his wife Dulce, who shared his passion for sailing.

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Rise and shine, it's a three-day weekend! ☀️ We're open as usual over the bank holiday. From uncovering Cornwall's rich maritime history to enjoying a scenic brew in the cafe, here's a look at what awaits you at the Museum: buff.ly/3LwJuVR

Please note, the Museum will be open from 11am today due to staff training. We look forward to welcoming you.

🎟️ Late opening time this Friday 🎟️

Please note, the Museum will be open from 11am on Friday 3 May due to staff training. We look forward to welcoming you.

We're looking ahead to May Half Term, where you're invited to dive with us into The Rock Pool Project's mobile rock pool...

Discover creatures found along the coast, get creative in Make & Take, and find rock pool residents on the Museum trail 🦀

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Don't forget, our much-loved Minnows Tales takes place today at 11am. Drop in for a lively half hour of storytelling, songs, and rhymes. Perfect for under 5s, the sessions are free as part of the Museum entry fee.

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Haul-tow punt Irene has been redisplayed as part of our reimagined exhibition, ‘Small Boats, Big Stories’.

The boat was built c.1950 specifically for use in Falmouth Oyster Fishery. Read more about Irene here: tinyurl.com/37k6vxd8

One of the highlights of our reimagined exhibition, ‘Small Boats, Big Stories’, is the AutoNaut.

Providing an insight into small boats of the future, the AutoNaut is a prototype for a pollution-free research vessel, which harnesses energy from waves.

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Discover our new Cornish Seaweed Collection – homeware inspired by Cornwall's South Coast.

🌿 Each piece is a tribute to the natural wonders of Cornwall’s coastline and is inspired by the diverse array of seaweeds that grace our local beaches.

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Sunrise 🌅

📷: Michael Kelland

Chemical tanker Essi Kari in No. 1 dry dock at Falmouth Docks. Taken from Castle Drive in 1970.

This bulk/ore carrier was completed in Feb 1956 by A/B Götaverken, Gothenburg, as Arjeplog for Trafik A/B Grangesberg-Oxelösund, Stockholm.

This photo is from the Weller collection.

Step back through time in our Falmouth Gallery. Once the maritime hub of the British Empire, 25 countries had consular representatives here in the 1880s.

What will you find in the Curiosity Shop? 🔎

Many common phrases used today trace their origins back to the maritime world. Some, however, are more obvious than others. Here's our guide (part one of two) to 10 popular maritime phrases. How many do you know?

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It's National Tea Day! Enjoy a brew with a view at our Waterside Cafe ☕

The ocean can be a perilous place, and its dangers have lead to many a sailor turning to superstitions for signs of impending danger.

From jonahs to albatrosses, here are some of the most popular maritime myths. What others do you know of?

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