The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is excellent, for both adults and children alike, with exhibits divided into themed galleries on different levels.

Level 1 is devoted to the story of seagoing passengers, the ships they travelled in and the hazardous or luxurious journeys they made.

Level 2 describes the huge influence of British naval power and seafaring trade on the establishment and growth of the British Empire.

Level 3 is about individuals and the parts they played in the overall story of exploration, conflict and adventure, such as Cook, Shackleton and Scott.

You can see the uniform (complete with bloodstain) worn by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in the extensive Nelson Gallery, and kids can get interactive in “Hands On,” firing canons, loading cargo, and operating radio transmitters.

Address:       

National Maritime Museum
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NF
England, UK

Opening Times:   

Monday to Sunday 10.00 am –5.00 pm

Summer opening hours (30th June – 2nd September) Monday to Sunday 10.00 am –6.00 pm

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24th – 26th December
 
Site closes early on 31st December and opens late on 1st January and on the occasion of the London Marathon each year

Admission:

Free -  charges may apply to some special exhibitions and events

T  Museum switchboard +44 (0)20 8858 4422

Recorded information line +44 (0)20 8312 6565

Bookings +44 (0)20 8312 8575

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