National Maritime Museum
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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 - The National Maritime Museum in London, containing 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 fun free family events, serious lectures, an important reference library of books and manuscripts and an e-library for personal research. The National Maritime Museum is a large museum with many items of particular 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 National Maritime Museum’s own publications.
In recent years the NMW museum has won Visit London awards for the quality of customer service and its sustainability and access policies. It aims to set a high standard and is accredited as a Quality Visitor Attraction.
| 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: |
Greenwich, Romney Road, London
London
SE10 9NF
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8312 6565 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8312 6632 |
| Email: | bookings@nmm.ac.uk |
| Website: | http://www.nmm.ac.uk/business-and-hire/ |
Location Information for National Maritime Museum
| Address: |
Greenwich, Romney Road, London
London
SE10 9NF
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8312 6565 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8312 6632 |
| Email: | bookings@nmm.ac.uk |
| Website: | http://www.nmm.ac.uk/business-and-hire/ |
| Public transport: | Rail – Greenwich (zone 2) DLR – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich By boat – from most central London piers |
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Traveller Rating:
Based on 4 reviews
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.
28 August 2008
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.
21 January 2006
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.
6 August 2003
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Events at National Maritime Museum
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Absolutely Fabulous!
Special eventRecurring event
The National Maritime Musuem presents a workshop for all ages in which they design their own outrageous outfit by being inspired by sailors uniforms.
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A Guide to the Universe - Planetarium Show
Guided walkRecurring event
The impressive digital planetarium show offers a viewing of the night skies as they appear from the Earth on the day of the class visit. Students examine the science behind the stars, from star formation in nebulae to supernovae and black holes. They also find out about space missions designed to uncover the secrets of the Universe.
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All Hands
Special eventRecurring event
A gallery for children of all ages.
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All Hands and The Bridge Interactive Galleries
Special eventRecurring event
The National Maritime Museum helps children discover the art of navigation and communication at sea. Using the state-of-the-art bridge simulator, children work as a team to guide their ship safely into port.
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