A family-friendly celebration of our ocean hosted at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

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Celebrate the brilliant blue planet this World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum.

The National Maritime Museum is home to hundreds of years of seafaring history, from the vast Pacific to the icy Arctic and Antarctic Oceans

Meet ocean experts, enjoy live music and science shows, play games and get stuck into craft activities: we’ve got plenty to float your boat!

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum is a free family festival held every year in June. Enjoy a jam-packed day of performances and activities, explore the galleries and play in Ocean Court, the largest space in the Museum and the place to connect with the watery world.

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World Ocean Day

Type:Family Event

National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
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Opening Times

World Ocean Day (6 June 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 17:00

* FREE Admission

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  • Other AwardsVisit Greenwich Partner Visit Greenwich Partner 2021

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