National Maritime Museum Cornwall

About National Maritime Museum Cornwall

A unique venue in a stunning location

Why choose us?

- Award-winning architectural design
- Unique waterside location
- Innovative building
- Stunning views over Falmouth harbour
- A number of different sized, adaptable spaces
- Nearby parking
- Fully equipped facilities

Main Hall
Image: A view of The Main Hall at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall during an event. Photo by Luke Hayes
Capacity: 500 standing
The Main Hall is the heart of the museum and the largest space within it. The space is very adaptable and has been used as a venue for a variety of events including wedding receptions, car launches and dinners seating over 150 people. There are up to 30 boats suspended from the ceiling providing a unique environment for your special event.

Waterfront
Image: The boat pool at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Photo by Paul Abbitt
Capacity: 40 standing
Offering a model boat pool with wind machines and radio controlled model yachts, this is the perfect chance to let that competitive streak run through your group. Something very different for your corporate event or special occasion.

Waterside Cafe
Image: The Waterside Cafe at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall overlooks Falmouth Harbour. Photo by Paul Abbitt
Capacity: 100 seated, 150 buffet
With spectacular views over Falmouth’s magnificent harbour, it is the perfect setting for wedding receptions, special occasions and memorable corporate events.

Learning centre
Capacity: 60 seated, 100 standing
A highly adaptable and flexible self-contained area which overlooks Falmouth harbour, with its own kitchen and cloakrooms, and the ideal location for private parties and wedding receptions, workshops or training. It also works as a great media centre – as proven during Ellen MacArthur’s celebrated return in 2005.

Sunley Lecture Theatre
Image: The Sunley Lecture Theatre at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Photo by Bob Berry
Capacity: 100 seated – fixed
Fitted with the latest audio-visual technology and an induction loop for hearing aid users. A superb venue for talks, presentations, conferences and films whilst acting as an inspirational venue for educational groups, corporate events and other special occasions and has often been used by our more famous visitors including Ellen MacArthur and Pete Goss.

Haddon Boardroom
Capacity: 15
Steeped in nautical history and housed within the largest collection of maritime literature in the South West, our boardroom is the smallest of our rooms – offering an ideal space for more intimate meetings, workshops or training sessions.