Name: National Maritime Museum
Rating: 5.0

National Maritime Museum

Romney Road, London SE10 9NF, UK

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Description

The National Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Greenwich, London. It is part of Royal Museums Greenwich, a network of museums in the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.

Visit the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today.

The National Maritime Museum is free, and you do not need to book. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Travel the world in the Museum's free galleries: Explore everywhere from the icy Arctic to the islands of the Pacific in the National Maritime Museum's permanent galleries.
Meet real astronomers: Head to the Maritime Museum's newest experience, Astronomers Take Over to enjoy a unique Space-themed adventure.
Discover Ocean Court: Ocean Court is the main central courtyard of the Museum and home to some of the largest objects in the collection. Following a major refurbishment project it's now also the place to explore our amazing ocean.
Journey through the Universe: ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography. Photographers from across the globe compete to take home the prestigious title.
Swing over to The Cove: Let your children's imaginations run wild at The Cove, an exciting outdoor playground next to Greenwich Park.
Uncover the stories behind our objects: Our daily tours and gallery talks are the perfect way to discover the must-see highlights of the Museum, led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides.
See a real Fijian canoe: Fijian canoes, known as drua, can only be built by members of the community who inherited the right to use their skills from their ancestors.
Find your connection to the sea: The Caird Library contains over 100,000 books, 20,000 pamphlets and 8000 rare books, which covers everything from the Royal Navy and piracy to shipwrecks and the two World Wars.

Facilities

Parking: There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum, which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. The car park is open from 10am-5pm. Limited spaces may also be available Monday-Friday.
Food & Drinks: The Parkside Café is a bright and airy space at the National Maritime Museum with expansive views of Greenwich Royal Park. There is plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor.
Toilets: Toilets, baby-change facilities and an accessible toilet are located opposite the ticket desk on the ground floor at the Stanhope entrance off Romney Road, as well as in the Sammy Ofer Wing, accessed via our Parkside entrance.
Dogs: Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Museum.
Lockers: Lockers are located on West St, near the Propeller on Level 0. There is a small charge (£1) for their use.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Children's birthday parties: Make it a birthday to remember with a fun-filled children's party at the National Maritime Museum!

Our party packages:

Morning party package: 10am-1pm.
10am: Arrival.
10.15am-11am: AHOY! session.
11am-1pm: Ocean Map picnic area reservation.
Afternoon party package: 2pm-5pm
2pm: Arrival.
2.15pm-3pm: AHOY! session.
3pm-5pm: Ocean Map picnic area reservation.

Prices: £510 for a 45-minute exclusive slot in the AHOY! gallery and two hours in a reserved space on the Ocean Map picnic area.

For more information please visit here

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm.
The National Maritime Museum is open daily from 10am-5pm except for 24, 25 and 26 December.
The Caird Library and Archive is normally open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4.45pm, but please check the Library pages for more information.
Opening times for The Cove playground outside the Museum vary depending on the time of year - see The Cove page for more details.

Address: Romney Road, London SE10 9NF, UK

Post Code: SE10 9NF

Council: Greenwich

County: Greater London

By Bus: The National Maritime Museum is a quick, easy journey from central London via train, DLR and bus.
By Car: There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Spaces can be reserved in advance when booking tickets. Check our travel pages for more information about getting to the National Maritime Museum as well as other Royal Museums Greenwich sites.
Parking: There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum, which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. The car park is open from 10am-5pm. Limited spaces may also be available Monday-Friday.