National Maritime Museum

FUN FOR ALL AGES AT THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, GREENWICH

About

The National Maritime Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world, with a vast collection that spans artworks, maps and charts, and thousands of other objects. The uniform that Admiral Lord Nelson was wearing when he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar is one of the most famous items on display at the Museum.

The collection of artworks includes famous portraits of Sir Francis Drake, Captain Cook and Nelson, and J.M.W. Turner’s huge depiction of the Battle of Trafalgar. The National Maritime Museum appeals to visitors of all ages, with many exhibits designed for younger visitors, including the interactive experience of the Great Map and the Ship Simulator.

The National Maritime Museum is free to visit with the exception of Special Exhibitions and guided tours.

Emma Hamilton will open on 18 November 2016 until 17 April 2017. Lady Hamilton is most famous for being the lover of Admiral Horatio Nelson, but this exhibition reveals another side to the woman who was born into poverty and became one of her era’s most celebrated characters.

Set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site and just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and Queen’s House. With shops, cafes and beautiful Greenwich Royal Park all at hand it’s the perfect place for a memorable day out.

For opening times, ticket prices and exhibition details visit rmg.co.uk/visit

Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs welcome

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Museum Café, Neptune and The Brasserie
Picnic Site - Greenwich Park is a beautiful place for fine-weather picnics. There are also indoor picnic spaces within the Museum

Establishment Features

Conference facilities - Lecture theatre seating 150 people and other spaces available to hire
Event Venue - Range of spaces available for event hire. Visit rmg.co.uk/hire for details
Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Visitor Maps are available in English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian and Spanish
Toilets

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Limited pay and display on-site parking on weekends and bank holidays accessed via Park Row
Parking (charge) - On-road parking for £3.00 per hour (on-site parking available on weekends and Bank Holidays only)

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Can be packages by 3rd parties
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 9 (for paid special exhibitions only)
Special group rates - For groups of 9 or more for ticketed special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre - Set in the heart of historic, maritime Greenwich
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Set within beautiful Greenwich Park – some items are displayed outside – such as Yinka Shonibare’s Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle

Specialist Features

Family Fun - Regular weekly programme of family fun events, plus extended programmes during school holidays and special events on occasions including Diwali, Chinese New Year and Halloween. Free under-8s gallery ‘AHOY!’.
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Guided Tours Available for Individuals

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Click here to view the map.

Road Directions

From North: leave M25 at junction 27 onto M11. Follow A12 signs for Blackwall Tunnel.
From South: leave M25 at junction 2, onto A2, and continue to A206
Limited on-road parking in surrounding area. Limited on-site pay and display parking on-site on weekends and bank holidays, accessed via Park Row.

Public Transport Directions

7 minutes’ walk from Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich Pier.
Bus stop ‘National Maritime Museum’ on Romney Road
Greenwich Station (direct trains from London Bridge) is 10 minutes’ walk.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence 2014
Regional and Miscellaneous - Tourism South East Member 2019 2019

Opening Times

2019 (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00*

* The Museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Reduced opening hours on New Year’s Day.
Extended opening hours in the summer months.
Occasionally there are unavoidable closures to parts of the site for maintenance and events.

Up to date opening hour information can be found at www.rmg.co.uk/visit

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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