National Maritime Museum (Falmouth)
The National Maritime Museum is an important attraction in the port and seaside resort of Falmouth in Cornwall.
It is situated on Discovery Quay.
The museum was opened in 2002, and designed to show off its exhibits to the greatest advantage, while paying respect to the long maritime architecture tradition.
It is home to the national collection of over a hundred small boats, ranging from old wooden working craft to modern sail boards.
There are displays on navigation and on Falmouth`s importance as home to the packet service.