Free Essential Information Location National Maritime Museum Price Free Book your free ticket Plan your visit The gallery tells the story of the Royal Navy and the British people, from the Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. Inside the gallery From bustling dockyards to ferocious sea battles, Nelson, Navy, Nation brings to life the tumultuous 18th century, exploring how the Royal Navy shaped everyday lives as it became a central part of society, and turned seafarers into national celebrities. Image Discover what made men join up, how they lived and what kept them in line, and how the Navy loomed large in all areas of the popular imagination, from caricatures to keepsakes and collectables. The gallery also includes personal items belonging to Nelson, including the uniform he was wearing when he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar. Triumph and loss, fear and bravery, fame and pain - discover the history of life at sea at the Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery. Explore more objects in this gallery Behind the scenes Nelson's jacket is just one of a number of personal items in the gallery, from shoes worn by a sailor hoping to impress while on shore leave, to surgical tools used during moments of extreme crisis. Discover more about how Nelson was perceived at the time, and how together these objects seek to tell us more about the history of Britain at sea. Visit now Explore the Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery for yourself at the National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today Plan your visit Find everything you need to know before visiting historic Greenwich Top things to do Epic tales of exploration, maritime treasures and family friendly galleries Gifts inspired by life in the Georgian Navy Shop Naval Rum Measure Cup £16.00 This reproduction rum measure cup is faithful to the examples we hold here in our collection at the National Maritime Museum... Buy Now Shop Nelson, Navy & Nation: The Royal Navy And The British People, 1688–1815 £20.00 Nelson, Navy and Nation seeks to explore the Royal Navy’s relationship with Britain from the Glorious Revolution to the Napoleonic Wars, encompassing three central themes: the realities of naval life in this period, the navy’s connection to society, culture and national identity, and the story of Nelson’s life and career... Buy Now Shop Cookery for Seamen by Alexander Quinlan £5.00 The first in a series of exciting discoveries from the National Maritime Museum archive, Cookery for Seamen is a fascinating insight into life on board in the 19th century... Buy Now Delve deeper Nelson the man As well as being a naval hero, Lord Nelson was an interesting and complex man. His letters and diaries reveal much about his character Conserving a 200 year old flag from the Battle of Trafalgar Nicola Yates, Senior Textile Conservator, talks about how this unique object was restored for the gallery The Battle of Trafalgar: letters from the Lower Deck Discover some of the letters sent by ordinary sailors written before and after the Battle of Trafalgar Greenwich Hospital Greenwich Hospital was founded on the belief that England should look after its injured and aged sailors Royal Museums Greenwich Close Choose your tickets National Maritime Museum Guaranteed entry time Access to all free galleries and activities Paid exhibitions not included Free entry Book online BOOK NOW Member tickets Free and fast-track Museums entry Priority booking Access using your membership card Membership card number required BOOK NOW Become a Member Unlimited entry all year Royal Observatory Cutty Sark Planetarium Shows Special exhibitions Direct Debit One-off Individual: £50 Individual: £60 Family: from £60 Family: from £70 JOIN TODAY