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National Maritime Museum Cornwall

National Museum & Exhibition · Cornwall, England

National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a national museum & exhibition in Cornwall, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £19 · Child £10 · Family £58
Checked on the official site: adult £19, under-18s £10, under-5s free; one payment covers entry all year. No family price shown, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm (can close for storms).
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; wet days are good.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
FoodCafé on site.
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsSee the Flotilla first. Children are free with an adult.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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