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.

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.

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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.

Events on site

Online events

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. 

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What’s On

See all upcoming events and tours.

SENsory Social Club
Family fun

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
Pay what you can
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Saturday Super Store Tours
Talks and tours

Saturday Super Store Tours

Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturdays at 1.30pm
£12
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Objects in Focus
Talks and tours | Member events

Objects in Focus

Visit our collection centre to get up close with an iconic object from our collection
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | 10.30am-11.30am
Free for Members | Booking essential
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Open Waves sessions
Workshops | Museum Lates

Open Waves sessions

Open Waves is a unique and free 12-week wellbeing session series for participants aged 25-45 from African Caribbean communities, led by audiovisual artist and live looping specialist Jasmine Kahlia
16 October - 18 December 2024
Free
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Behind the scenes tours
Talks and tours

Behind the scenes tours

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
Adults: £16 | Members: £12
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The Optimism Sessions
Workshops

The Optimism Sessions

Join us for 'The Optimism Sessions', a 12-week creative wellbeing programme for those from a global majority background, aged 18 - 24. Participants will explore art, play, and reflection to rethink how they can positively impact the world.
Thursday 17 October - Thursday 19 December 2024 and two additional session on Saturday 26 October and 9 November
Free
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Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

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.
Thursday 5 December 2024 | 7-8.30pm
£20 Adults
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Coder Dojo
Workshops

Coder Dojo

Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
First Saturday of the month (unless stated otherwise below)
Free
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Make, Do and Maintain
Workshops

Make, Do and Maintain

Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
First Saturday of every month | 10:30am-12:00pm
Free (+£1 booking fee)
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