All Hands children's gallery

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Location	National Maritime Museum
Price	Free

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Calling all explorers! Get ready for an epic adventure in the All Hands gallery at the National Maritime Museum.

In this playful gallery for children, you can clamber aboard the good ship Seahorse, take on the challenge of steering the vessel, and serve up some tasty meals in the galley. Beware, you might have to shoot a cannon to scare away pirates!

A mother and daughter play in the All Hands Children's Gallery at the National Maritime Museum. Mum has one hand on a large wooden ship's steering wheel, and is lifting her daughter up with her other arm

Specially designed games and exhibits help to build children's skills while having fun, from loading cargo onto a ship to using Morse code to send messages at sea.

They'll even have the chance to touch some of the world’s most famous vessels, including the mast from HMS Victory – a ship more than 250 years old!

This interactive experience is suitable for budding adventurers aged 6-12. With so much to explore, are you ready to set sail?

Visiting All Hands

Where is the gallery?

All Hands is a permanent gallery at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, located on the second floor. Entry to the Museum is free: book tickets online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before you visit.

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Who is the gallery suitable for?

This interactive gallery is suitable for children aged 6-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ years.

For younger children: Small Hands

Younger explorers can also check out our Small Hands space. Located next to the All Hands gallery, Small Hands is suitable for under-5s.

All children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ years.

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