For millennia, doves have been symbols of hope, peace and love across many cultures

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For millennia, doves have been symbols of hope, peace and love across many cultures.

Taking inspiration from this, Peace Doves is a mass participation artwork from renowned artist Peter Walker Sculptor. Made up of individual doves created by members of the public, complete with handwritten messages of peace, this promises to be an art installation like no other.

Book now to view this breathtaking installation, as the Old Royal Naval College celebrates 300 years of this astonishing Baroque masterpiece.

Be part of it
Leave your mark in the Painted Hall and be a part of the legacy, as the Old Royal Naval College celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Baroque masterpiece.

All you need to do is visit the exhibition between July and November 2026 and make your own peace dove to feature in the final artwork. Peace dove making stations will be located in the Painted Hall and in the Chapel. The local schools in the region will also take part.

 

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Adult£19.00 per ticket
Concession£9.50 per ticket

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Peace Doves by Peter Walker

Type:Exhibition

The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN
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Opening Times

Peace Doves by Peter Walker (21 Nov 2026 - 7 Feb 2027)
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Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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  • Other AwardsVisit Greenwich Partner Visit Greenwich Partner 2021

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