Visit the National Maritime Museum for free, and don't miss our special events and exhibitions. Winter wonders Come in from the cold and visit Astronomy Photographer of the Year Visit now Find more exhibitions and displays Highlights and exhibitions Top things to do at the National Maritime Museum Epic tales of exploration, maritime treasures and family friendly galleries Polar Worlds Discover polar expeditions, indigenous communities, scientific discovery, and Arctic and Antarctic wildlife Seeing Ourselves: in conversation with Ekow Eshun Join artist Sharon Walters and writer / curator Ekow Eshun for a discussion exploring representation in museum spaces Christmas in Greenwich Get into the festive spirit with our round-up of the best things to see and do in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in 2023 Our Connection to Water Life source, sacred ritual, scarce commodity? Seven artists share what water means to them at the National Maritime Museum Families at the National Maritime Museum Little pirates and explorers of all ages can enjoy an action-packed day at the National Maritime Museum AHOY! Children's Gallery Bring the little ones to play at AHOY! - a fun children’s gallery for 0-7s Pacific Encounters Explore the complex legacy of European exploration and how it shaped the Pacific we know today Sea Things gallery Explore the sea through personal stories from the deep Plan your visit Tickets & prices The National Maritime Museum is free, and you not need to book. However, if you would like to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit, you are welcome to book free tickets online in advance. As well as our free galleries, we also host a number of special exhibitions throughout the year. Entry to the Museum is included with your exhibition ticket. Book now See all our tickets Eat & drink 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. Grab a hot or cold drink, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes - perfect for a picnic in the park. The Great Map Café is located on the first floor of the National Maritime Museum. This open-plan café sits alongside the Great Map, our giant world atlas. Find out more Shop Find the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on site or shop online. Shop online Find the perfect print Facilities & access Find useful information about facilities at the National Maritime Museum including baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites. Find out more Maps & language guides Download a free map to help guide you round the historic buildings. Our guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit. Download the map Language guides Gallery closures Occasionally some gallery closures may affect your visit to the National Maritime Museum. Find details of upcoming closures here. Tickets and Opening Free entry Book online Open daily 10am-5pm Greenwich Station Cutty Sark DLR Maze Hill Station Greenwich Pier View on map Directions via Public Transport Directions from your location Sign up to our newsletter Stay connected and receive all the latest news, stories and events from the National Maritime Museum Sign up What’s On Exhibitions and events at the National Maritime Museum. Free displays Sea creatures: real and imagined See this beautiful banner created by Willow Dene School, inspired by maps and monsters in the National Maritime Museum Open daily | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Exhibitions Astronomy Photographer of the Year See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum Open daily | 10am-5pm Adults £10 | Concessions £6.50 | Children £5 National Maritime Museum Free displays | Identity Pioneers: A Renaissance in South Asian Creativity A series of portraits of South Asian creative individuals, on display at the National Maritime Museum. Are you ready to meet the pioneers? Open daily | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Exhibitions Our Connection to Water Life source, sacred ritual, scarce commodity? Seven artists share what water means to them at the National Maritime Museum Open daily until 25 February 2024 | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Workshops | Identity Writing Workshop: Poetry and Freedom A relaxed workshop themed around freedom and identity Thursday 7 December | 10.30am to 12.30pm Free National Maritime Museum Workshops | Talks & courses Saturday Art Club Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 Saturdays from October - April | 10am-1pm Free National Maritime Museum Talks and tours Character Encounters Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell Saturdays Free Entry National Maritime Museum Family fun SENsory Sailors Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needs Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm Free | Pre-booking required National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Flamsteed lecture: Are We Alone? Are we the only technologically advanced beings in the Universe? Find out in this talk by Dr Robin Catchpole. Monday 11 December 2023 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm Free | Flamsteed Astronomy Society Members only National Maritime Museum Family fun Play Tuesdays Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Identity Seeing Ourselves: Sharon Walters in conversation with... Ekow Eshun Join artist Sharon Walters and writer / curator Ekow Eshun for a discussion exploring representation in museum spaces Wednesday 13 December 2023 | 6pm-8pm Pay what you can National Maritime Museum Family fun | LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Family Network A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection 20 January 2024 | 10am-12pm Free National Maritime Museum Family fun | Christmas Members' crafting: Christmas stars Join us for a special Christmas themed craft workshop Sunday 17 December 2023 | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Family fun Safe Harbour A programme for foster and adoptive families. Monthly: Next date 30 December| 12.30pm - 2.30pm Ticketed | Free National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events New Members' Tour Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides Various dates | 11am - 12pm Free | Booking essential National Maritime Museum Conferences Weaving Waves: The History and Conservation of Maritime Tapestries Join us for 'Weaving Waves', a symposium welcoming speakers and attendees interested in the curation and conservation of maritime tapestries. 12 January 2024 Adults £30 | Members, online, students, unemployed or underemployed, retired, early career researchers £20 National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Finding horror in the white spaces with Ally Wilkes Find out about the real-life - and terrifying - Antarctic expeditions and tales of the supernatural which inspired author Ally Wilkes Thursday 25 January 2024 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Events and festivals | Identity Lunar New Year Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a whole host of Lunar New Year activities, videos and performances Saturday 3 February 2024 Free National Maritime Museum Family fun Discover Sundays Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities Term time Sundays | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm Free | Drop-in National Maritime Museum Events and festivals | Identity Women's History Month 2024 From fearless fighters to female activists, join us to celebrate the contributions and resilience of women throughout history Throughout March Free Entry National Maritime Museum Events and festivals World Oceans Day A family-friendly celebration of our ocean hosted at the National Maritime Museum Returning in 2024 Free National Maritime Museum Events and festivals Windrush 75 Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain, and find your own Windrush connection at the National Maritime Museum Throughout 2023 Free National Maritime Museum Events and festivals International Slavery Remembrance Day Explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition at the National Maritime Museum Returning in 2024 Free National Maritime Museum Online highlights How coffee has shaped Britain's maritime history This blog looks at how a seemingly insignificant bean provided the stimulus to advancements in naval intelligence, technology, trade and science 'To the ends of the Earth': an astrophotographer's hunt for a clear night sky How far would you travel for a clear night sky? Derek Horlock's passion for astrophotography takes him all around the world A Quietly Historic Shoreline In Transition “Time and Tide” is filmmaker Paul Wyatt’s love letter to a once-industrial riverside path in Greenwich. This area played a significant role in bridging oceans and changing how we communicate forever. Paul talks to Assistant Curator Aimee Mook about his film. A Sea of Drawings: the art of the Van de Veldes Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection The peoples of the Pacific: on the 'front line' of climate change What is the impact of global change change on Pacific communities? And what should the global response be when a person’s homeland is literally ‘going under’? Jeanne Baret: the first woman to sail around the world Discover the remarkable story of Jeanne Baret - a tale of disguise, deception, daring and danger at sea How to design a research ship The building of HMS Challenger Our Ocean, Our Planet Our Ocean, Our Planet is a new online space at Royal Museums Greenwich dedicated to exploring the climate crisis and our relationship with the ocean The beautiful detail of hand-drawn maps Plot a journey through four special maps in the National Maritime Museum collection Water and the sea in Shakespeare's plays Explore how water and the sea seeps into Shakespeare's works with the National Maritime Museum Search our stories Search our digital collections, discover epic stories of sea, space and exploration, and get expert insight from our museum curators and specialists Shop nautical gifts Browse our best selling books, or pick up nautical inspired homewares Shop A is for Atlas £35.00 A fascinating, lavishly illustrated celebration of cartography, featuring charts, maps, globes and atlases. The map collection at Royal Museums Greenwich comprises about 40,000 maps, charts, globes and atlases, covering a time period from the thirteenth century to the present day... Buy Now Shop Plimsoll Line Whisky Glass £12.00 This attractive Plimsoll Line Whisky Glass is etched with an image of Samuel Plimsoll, 19th Century coal merchant and British MP, as well as his very own 'Plimsoll Line', in this case, used to mark the 'safe load' for a generous helping of spirit... Buy Now Shop Dollond Quarter Size Sundial £45.00 Our wooden-boxed brass sundial is a completely self-contained portable instrument, inspired by a design from the 18th century instrument maker Peter Dollond, founder of a great optical empire... Buy Now Explore the collection Royal Museums Greenwich holds over 2.5 million items. Where will your search take you? Tap to begin Collections Online Explore our objects, paintings, archives and libraries from the comfort of home with our brand new digital collections search. Search all the sections together, and hone in on what you're looking for using the advanced filters. Visit Collections Online Visit the Caird Library & Archive The Caird Library and Archive at the National Maritime Museum is home to the world's largest maritime library and archive collection. The Library collection includes over 100,000 books, 20,000 pamphlets, 20,000 bound periodicals including 200 current titles and 8000 rare books spanning every aspect of maritime history. Visit now Visit Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is home to the Royal Museums Greenwich stored collections and state of the art conservation studios. This new facility is full of inspiring objects which, like most museums, are generally out of public view. The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre opens these hidden treasures up to the public along with the skills and expertise of our conservation and storage teams. 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