National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

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Get up close to the jacket worn by Nelson when he was shot and fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, discover JMW Turner's largest and most controvertial painting and explore all fourteen incredible galleries, full of fascinating objects and interactive exhibits.

With almost 2.5 million items in its collections including astronomical and navigational instruments, ship models and plans, uniforms and weapons, historical art, film and photography, the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is one of the largest maritime museums in the world.

Chill out in the Polar Worlds gallery and learn about the indigenous communities that live in the Arctic and Antarctic, See a real Fijian canoe in the Pacific Encounters gallery and find Yinka Shonibare's giant Ship in a Bottle - one of the most photographed artworks in London!

A perfect day out for all the family, the National Maritime Museum is packed with free and fun things to do.


Roof Works at the National Maritime Museum
From 11th March 2024, the central area under the glass roof of the National Maritime Museum (NMM) will be closed to members of the public, while the glazing in the roof is replaced. Regular visitors to the NMM will know this area as ‘Neptune Court’. The existing glass roof covering the central area is now 25 years old and requires a significant refurbishment to counter the increasingly frequent overheating of the space underneath.

The NMM is not closing. Only the central area located under the glass roof will be unavailable to the public during the refurbishment of the roof. The rest of the NMM (including popular galleries such as ‘Nelson, Navy, Nation’ and ‘Polar Worlds’) and other RMG sites will remain open as usual, throughout the project.

The refurbishment work is due to be completed in spring/summer 2025, and upon reopening the area will be known as ‘Ocean Court’. 

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Events

Thursday, 1st February 2024 - Tuesday, 31st December 2024

Drop-in workshop for all ages Family Trails and Backpacks at the National Maritime MuseumThere is loads for families to see and do at the National Maritime Museum. Pick up one of the family trails and explore objects, people and stories within the galleries
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Saturday, 2nd March 2024 - Sunday, 1st December 2024

Celebrating the vital role that women have played in saving lives at sea, highlighting the work and success of women in a variety of roles throughout Women of the RNLI ExhibitionTo mark the bicentenary of the RNLI, Royal Museums Greenwich will host an exhibition celebrating the vital role that women have played in saving lives at sea.
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Friday, 13th September 2024 - Tuesday, 26th August 2025

Image credit: © Green Snakes by Filip HrebendaAstronomy Photographer of the Year 16See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.
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Tuesday, 1st October 2024 - Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activitiesDiscover SundaysCome and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities.
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Tuesday, 1st October 2024 - Tuesday, 10th December 2024

Bring your under-5s on a different adventure every week!Play TuesdaysBring your little ones along for song, stories, and sensory play as we explore the Museum together.
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Saturday, 5th October 2024 - Saturday, 26th October 2024

Come and discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell!Character EncountersVisit the museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell!
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Saturday, 5th October 2024 - Saturday, 26th October 2024

Saturday, 5th October 2024 - Saturday, 26th April 2025

Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Museums GreenwichSaturday Art ClubThe Saturday Art Club is part of the National Saturday Club network and is a FREE weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 who live or study in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 
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Saturday, 12th October 2024 - Saturday, 12th October 2024

Saturday, 9th November 2024 - Saturday, 9th November 2024

Saturday, 14th December 2024 - Saturday, 14th December 2024

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needsSENsory SailorsCome along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needs.
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Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Saturday, 26th October 2024

Saturday, 30th November 2024 - Saturday, 30th November 2024

A new programme for foster and adoptive familiesSafe HarbourSafe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • British Sign Language
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Ear defenders available
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired
  • Staff Qualified in Deaf Awareness Training
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Free Entry

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Languages

  • French signs/guides
  • German signs/guides
  • Italian signs/guides
  • Spanish signs/guides

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Passenger lift
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • WiFi or internet access

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted
  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

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Map & Directions

National Maritime Museum

Type:Museum - Maritime

Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
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Awards

  • Other AwardsVisit Greenwich Partner Visit Greenwich Partner 2021

Opening Times

Open Daily (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
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