National Maritime Museum
Times: Open 10am– 5pm daily.
Ages: 5+
Price: Admission free.

The National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House, the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark now all fall under the umbrella of Royal Museums Greenwich.

Sammy Ofer Wing New permanent gallery: Voyagers: Britons and the Sea

Be greeted by a fabulous 25 metre wave like structure in this incredible new gallery. Learn all about the history of Britain and the sea. See over 200 objects from the Museums collection. New entrance from Greenwich Park and great café.

Royal River: Power, Pageantry & the Thames  until 9 September. David Starkey (guest curator) has brought to life the extraordinary history of London’s ‘greatest street’. For hundreds of years the Thames has been a stage for pageantry and pleasure, a unique venue for royal celebrations, so what better way to celebrate the Queens’ Jubilee than learn about 500 years of history through 400 objects ranging from Canaletto’s and Gainsboroughs to stuffed Swans and Queen Victoria’s hair tongs warmer! Spot the sailor suit worn by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Kids will love the huge projection screen with continually changing images of river scenes. Tickets: £11 adults, £5 kids, family £14.50. 

NEW! Titanic Remembered until - 30 Sept.

This small new exhibition marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Titanic. Survivors’ letters are brought to life through audio visual displays. See photos and objects from the unique collection gathered by Walter Lord. Free. Great for all Titanaracks!

June Half Term - Family Flotilla 4-8 June. 11.30am-1.30pm & 2-4pm. Make a barge/boat for the giant Jubilee flotilla display. 

Summer School Holidays - The World in London. 24 July- 3 Sept. Check web for full details.

Play Tuesdays Music, dance and drama for under 5s.

Explore Saturdays hourly 12–3pm. Interactive performance bringing maritime history to life. Ages 6+

Discover Sundays 11.30am–1.30pm, 2–4pm. Inspired by the museum’s maritime past, explore your personal connection to the sea. All ages.

Measuring the Universe: From the Transit of Venus to the Edge of the Cosmos 1 Until 2 September. New exhibition highlighting the Transit of Venus – the next one will
not occur for 105 years!

Planetarium Shows now re-open after extensive refurbishment; NEW show Across the Universe.

Lots of holiday workshops and activities. See web for full details.

 

 

 

 

 

Venue Details:

National Maritime Museum
Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Tel: 020 8312 6565 (recorded information line)
Website: www.nmm.ac.uk

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(Tube: DLR Cutty Sark)

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