This festive season, set sail on a unique shopping adventure that means more than just crossing items off your gift list.
Museum Shop Sunday, taking place on Sunday 1st December 2024 offers an opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting important places - like the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
Why Museum Shop Sunday Matters
When you step into a museum shop, you're not just entering another retail space – you're becoming part of something bigger. Every purchase you make at National Maritime Museum Cornwall directly supports the preservation of maritime heritage, educational programmes, and exhibitions that bring Cornwall's rich seafaring history to life. That’s why we’ll be sharing some Special Museum Shop Sunday offers with customers on Sunday 1st December.
It’s free to visit our shop, Museum admission is not required, so visit us in-person or online this Museum Shop Sunday and be part of a global movement supporting museums, while discovering gifts that tell amazing stories!
Discover Maritime Treasures at NMMC
Our carefully curated shop is a treasure trove of maritime-inspired delights:
- Locally Crafted Goods: Support Cornish artisans creating hand-thrown pottery and coastal inspired jewellery.
- Sustainable Choices: Browse our selection of eco-friendly products that reflect our commitment to protecting our oceans.
- Educational Toys: Inspire young minds with our range of maritime-themed games and learning materials.
- Unique Home Décor: Bring a touch of coastal charm to your home with our exclusive collection of homewares.
- Cornwall-Inspired Gifts: Shop a little piece of Cornwall, from locally produced food items to beautiful books about the region's maritime history.
- Things you won’t find anywhere else: Discover our range of iconic accessories, homeware collections and clothing designed especially for the Museum.
More Than Just Shopping
Our museum shop experience goes beyond traditional retail. Each item tells a story, whether it's the journey of sustainable materials from ocean waste to beautiful objects or the inspiration of artisan makers designing exclusive products specifically for our museum.
Visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall this Museum Shop Sunday
Whether you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or treating yourself to something special, you'll find treasures that reflect Cornwall's maritime spirit while supporting a cause that matters. You’re making a difference with every purchase, contributing to the local economy, supporting sustainable retail practices and helping us to continue sharing maritime stories with future generations.
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall shop is proud to participate in Museum Shop Sunday, an initiative by the Association for Cultural Enterprises (UK), in partnership with the Museum Store Association (US) and the Museum Shops Association of Australia and New Zealand.