National Maritime Museum

About National Maritime Museum
After a spectacular entrance through the sound of breaking waves you arrive in one of the greatest maritime museums of the world ontaining models, displays, paintings and trophies from every continent of the world.
Arranged in a series of themed exhibition galleries you can recall the romance of the great ocean liners, appreciate the elegance of
Prince Frederick’s golden barge, delve into the traditions of maritime London and study
the controversial history of trade across the Atlantic.
Children find plenty to engage them in the All Hands gallery while young people can try their hand on the professional ship simulator on the Bridge or study the impact of careless behaviour on the ocean environment.
The museum has a full programme of free family events, serious lectures, an important reference
library of books and manuscripts and an e-library for personal research.
It is a large museum with many items of articular interest to maritime specialists and
model-makers. Take a break during your visit at the Paul patisserie and coffee shop or
dine economically in the Regatta licensed restaurant.
Before you leave take time to visit the well-stocked shop which includes a large number
of exclusive items relating to the museum collections including some of the NMM’s own publications.
In recent years this museum has won Visit London awards for the quality of customer
service and its sustainability and access olicies. It aims to set a high standard and is accredited as a Quality Visitor Attraction.
National Maritime Museum Facilities
| Opening times: | Open daily 10.00 – 17.00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. |
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| Booking and payment details | Free |
National Maritime Museum Address
| Address: | Romney Road Greenwich SE10 9NF |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8312 6565 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8312 6632 |
| Email: | bookings@nmm.ac.uk |
| Website: | www.nmm.ac.uk |
Prices:
| Adult: | Free |
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| Child: | Free |
| Family: | Free |
| Concession: | Free |
Location Information for National Maritime Museum
| Address: | Romney Road Greenwich SE10 9NF |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8312 6565 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8312 6632 |
| Email: | bookings@nmm.ac.uk |
| Website: | www.nmm.ac.uk |
| Public transport: | Rail – Greenwich (zone 2) DLR – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich By boat – from most central London piers |
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Latest 3 reviews of National Maritime Museum
Superb (free!) museum for all the family
Greenwich (London!) is steeped in maritime history and this excellent museum celebrates Britains love of the sea.
It's very well laid out with historical and new items, lots of interactive exhibits and covers naval, merchant and passenger shipping as well as some other exhibits related to the sea.
It's a short day visit but there's other things to see in the vicinity-
- The Royal Observatory where Logtitude and GMT (which forms the basis for our world's clocks) started (you can literally stand on the Greenwich meridian).
- The Naval college, a magnificent Wren (St Pauls cathedral) designed collection of buildings.
- Greeniwhich market.
And ALL FREE!
Go there by the river boat and see London from a different perspective rather than underground.
Nice museum for a day out in Greenwich
Well done museum covering Britain's maritime history. Has some interesting exhibits are parts of ships and boats. Well worth the time and money.
Updated Maritime Museum--great family attraction
The National Maritime Museum has transformed itself from a rather staid collection of nautical artifacts into an interactive, hands-on family museum. A museum that could display just old ship models and pictures of dead naval heros instead has created dozens of kid-friendly exhibits--areas where children can both play and learn about maritime history.
An ideal day trip from central London, the museum is within walking distance of the Old Royal Observatory and other sights in quaint Greenwich.
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Events at National Maritime Museum
Absolutely fabulous! Workshop
Recurring event
Be inspired by sailors' uniforms through the ages, then design and make your own outrageous outfit.A Guide to the Universe Special event
Recurring event
The digital planetarium show offers a guided tour ofThe digital planetarium show offers a guided tour of the night skies as they appear from the Earth on the day of the visit. Students examine the science behind the stars: from star formation in nebulae to supernovae and black holes. Also, find out about space missions designed to uncover the secrets of the Universe.All Hands Special event
Recurring event
A gallery for children of all ages. Try your hand at underwater exploration, load a cargo ship, send a semaphore signal and even fire a cannon.Archive Journeys Exhibition
Recurring event
The Caird Library showcases original documents and objects each week under six themes: Sailor Chic, the Georgian Navy, Nelson's women, the Caird Collection, Titanic and Polar Exploration.

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