National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

About

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.

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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)

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

Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
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