The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is home to the Royal Museums Greenwich stored collections.
The facility is full of inspiring objects which normally would be away from public view. Come behind the scenes to explore these hidden treasures for yourself, and learn more about the conservation and storage teams who care for the collections.
Highlights
Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s
Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
Saturday Super Store Tours
Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Community Garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Come and help out at our green space in Kidbrooke - a garden designed for our local community
Plan your visit
Getting here
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.
Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS
By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only a 5 minute walk away.
By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132
By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for disabled visitors. E-mail ppmcc@rmg.co.uk to pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place.
Tours and talks
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at Royal Museums Greenwich with our regular programme of tours. We offer both on-site and online events, allowing anyone to explore our collections and find out more about the work we do to keep them safe.
Education and learning
Our specialist Primary and Secondary school workshops use objects for evidence-based learning and enquiry work in a rarely-seen behind the scenes working Museum environment.
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a true working environment, where art, science, technology and humanities collide and are applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are tours limited to 10 people?
The centre is a working space with narrow walkways, open storage and active studios. Smaller groups help keep everyone safe, protect delicate objects and make the experience more personal.
How is visiting the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre different from visiting a gallery?
Visiting the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a behind-the-scenes experience in a working collections space, not a public gallery. Smaller groups allow access to areas usually closed to visitors, making your visit more exclusive and interactive.
Why are conservation studios more restricted?
Studios are active work areas with specialist equipment and fragile objects. Limiting access keeps visitors safe and protects items being cared for.
How was the group size decided?
The 10-person limit is based on safety checks, the building layout and evacuation planning. It ensures a safe visit while maintaining a high-quality, personal experience.
What’s on
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Workshops, clubs and learning resources
Coder Dojo
Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
From object to art craft workshops
Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
SENsory Social Club
Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Onsite School Sessions
Cross-curricular discovery in a unusual behind-the-scenes location. Each session includes a special visit to the Museum stores
Our conservation work
Meet the team
The Conservation and Preservation team maintain and look after our collections
Working objects
We have an enviable collection of working objects and objects in use.
Managing object environments
The Conservation and Preservation Department ensures objects are kept in the best possible conditions for their preservation
Display
Our Conservation and Preservation team prepares objects for display so that our visitors can enjoy them
Explore the collection online
Search our objects, archives and library collections and discover more about the items held at Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre