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    National Maritime Museum - Falmouth

    National Maritime Museum Cornwall - enriching your understanding of the sea and Cornwall

    Description

    If you have an interest in the sea and maritime history then the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth is the place for you! Not only will you be enriched by the Museum displays but you will also learn about the history of Falmouth. Great for family visits and your first ticket will get you entry into the Museum for the rest of the year!

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    Open hours today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Monday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Tuesday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Wednesday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Thursday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Friday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Saturday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Sunday

      10:00 am - 5:00 pm

      • April 27, 2024 4:09 am local time

    Location

    Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY, UK

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    Detailed description

    Set right next to the third largest natural deep-water harbour in the world the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth celebrates its heritage by sitting on previous Boat Builders sheds which inspired the look of the building as you see it today.

    There are 5 floors of maritime galleries coupled with some more unusual displays, collections of boats, art, books, and much more. There is something for everyone with interactive displays which you can touch and explore.

    The Museum is very accessible offering a peaceful soothing surrounding from all of the natural wood decor. In particular, we enjoyed looking at all of the boats. We think the Museum could benefit from some extra seating so this is something to bear in mind when visiting. There is good signage with different colours, images and text. The Museum does have some quiet areas including an audio-free zone in the gallery, and accessible specific tours, help, and provisions. The helpful and friendly staff are trained in disability and accessibility. The lifts and ramps get you to all areas. The ramps are nicely graduated, not too steep, and very grippy.

    If you would like to go somewhere a little quieter in the building, you will find the Library a quiet and relaxed place.

    The cafe is wheelchair accessible and offers a range of light lunches such as sandwiches, jacket potatoes, and Cornish pasties as well as fresh cakes, snacks, and hot drinks. Enjoy the lovely views over Falmouth as you enjoy your cafe stop too! During the summer months, the Museum sets up a designated picnic area where you are able to bring along your own food.

    Overall this is a great place to visit, a carer/attendant goes free with one full-paying disabled ticket.

    Have a fabulous time!

     

    Parking

    There is parking but it is 100 meters away. The ground is flat.

    Toilet facilities

    The accessible toilets are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and there are larger facilities available if required.

    There is an ADi Room Mate is installed in the accessible toilet near to the Waterside Cafe – ADi is an audio device for our blind and visually impaired visitors.

    Baby changing places are provided

    There are accessible Mobiloo's with adult changing spaces. Please see https://nmmc.co.uk/2018/10/mobiloo/ for more info.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    https://nmmc.co.uk/visit/accessibility/

    Useful Contacts

    Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk

    Tel: 01326 313388

    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

    There is level access to the entrance, lift, and ramp access available to all floors though this is reported as being a little tight for some mobility devices. The first floor has wheelchair-accessible toilets
    There are a small number of self-propelled wheelchairs available for loan, free of charge. Please contact the Museum for more details.

    The main entrance doors are automatic.

    Vision Impairment Support

    Service dogs are allowed and there is a water bowl at the entrance/exit.

    There are large print and brail guides available from the main admission desk and attached to the wall on each level.

    The lift has brail.

    The lighting is good and the areas clearly marked out to help guide you around though there is a spiral staircase which may be a little tricky.

    Hearing Impairment Support

    There is a British Sign Language tablet tour which is designed to help deaf BSL users gain a better understanding of the unique story of the museum and get more from their visit. The tablet is available from the admissions desk.

    Subtitles are provided on all audio, visual exhibits, and films with speech in them.

    There are various hearing loops throughout the building. These can be identified by the hearing loop symbol.

    Autism support

    All staff have been provided with deaf and disability and autism awareness training.

    There is a social story guide and sensory map available to help familiarise you with your day out. Click here to take a look.

    The Museum offers Sensory Bags and Ear Defenders, available from the main admissions desk. There can be some louder background noise in some areas so the EarDefenders come in very useful.

    Temperatures can vary from area to area.

    On certain days throughout the year, the Museum offers Relaxed Sessions where noise is reduced, quiet spaces are allocated and sensory bags and ear defenders are available. For more info on the Relaxed Sessions, please click here.

    Learning Support

    There is a social story guide and sensory map available to help familiarise you with your day out. Click here to take a look.

    The Museum offers Sensory Bags and Ear Defenders, available from the main admissions desk. There can be some louder background noise in some areas so the Ear Defenders come in very useful.

    Temperatures can vary from area to area.

    On certain days throughout the year, the Museum offers Relaxed Sessions where noise is reduced, quiet spaces are allocated and sensory bags and ear defenders are available. For more info on the Relaxed Sessions, please click here.

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