Visit the National Maritime Museum for free, and don't miss our special events and exhibitions.
New free exhibition: Women of the RNLI
Life savers, fundraisers, trailblazers: discover the vital roles that women play in saving lives at sea
Museum highlights
Swing over to The Cove
Adventure awaits at the National Maritime Museum's epic outdoor playground
Explore the Museum's free galleries
Travel the world in the National Maritime Museum's free galleries, exploring everywhere from the icy Arctic to the islands of the Pacific
See Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Chill out in Polar Worlds
Science, exploration and life in extreme environments - visit the Polar Worlds gallery at the National Maritime Museum
Experience Pacific Encounters
Explore the complex legacy of European exploration and how it shaped the Pacific we know today
See amazing things in the Sea Things gallery
Explore the sea through personal stories from the deep
Find more things to do
Epic tales of exploration, maritime treasures and family friendly galleries
Plan your visit
How to book tickets
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.
Use the booking calendar to select your visit date and entry time, then select the number of tickets you require and click 'Add to basket'. Your tickets will be sent to you by email once you've completed your booking.
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 tickets.
Eat and 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.
Shop
Find the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on site or shop online.
Accessibility
Find useful information about facilities and access at the National Maritime Museum, including guidance for disabled visitors coming to any of our sites.
Maps & audio guides
Download a free map to help guide you round the Museum. Dedicated audio guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.
Gallery closures
Essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the National Maritime Museum are currently taking place, and will continue until Summer 2025.
The central court, Great Map and galleries beneath the glass roof will be closed during roof renovations. A recommended visitor route will help guide you round the Museum's galleries and exhibitions.
Tickets and Opening
Free entry
10am-5pm
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
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What’s On
Exhibitions and events at the National Maritime Museum.
Online highlights
The lost chronometer: the timepiece that sailed with Charles Darwin and Sir John Franklin
Learn more about the marine chronometer that journeyed on board HMS Beagle before being lost at sea during Sir John Franklin's disastrous expedition
Researching queer histories: a fresh look at 'female sailors'
Queer History Club researcher Ema explores the lives of people raised as women who lived and sailed as men in the 19th century
Who owns the ocean?
Are the oceans really free for all? Find out what could be done to protect marine environments – and who has the power to make it happen
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
Seeing the sound of a black hole: the story of Black Echo
How do you picture something that is invisible and inaudible to humans? Artist and photographer John White has the answer
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
Choose your tickets
The National Maritime Museum is free, and you do 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.
National Maritime Museum
- Guaranteed entry time
- Access to all free galleries and activities
- Special exhibitions free in 2024
| Free entry |
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| Book online |
Member tickets
- Unlimited free entry
- Priority booking and exclusive events
- Access using your membership card
| Membership card number required |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
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| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |