Visit the National Maritime Museum for free, and don't miss our special events and exhibitions. We can't wait to see you in Greenwich.
Ice Worlds festival
Visit Greenwich for a fantastic free festival of polar science and exploration, and see Britain's newest polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough
Gallery highlights and exhibitions
Come face-to-face with the kings and queens who have shaped British history for over 500 years
Come and celebrate the festival of lights at the National Maritime Museum
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Bring the little ones to play at AHOY! - a fun children’s gallery for 0-7s
See the world through a seafarer's lens - visit the free exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
Discover polar expeditions, indigenous communities, scientific discovery, and Arctic and Antarctic wildlife
Explore the complex legacy of European exploration and how it shaped the Pacific we know today
Explore the sea through personal stories from the deep
Explore the life of naval legend, Horatio Nelson, the Royal Navy and British people from 1688–1815
Stories of adventure and piracy, ambition and greed
Epic tales of exploration, maritime treasures and family friendly galleries – discover the highlights of the National Maritime Museum
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Spot the crown
Royal symbols. Displays of wealth. Proof of legitimacy. What are the stories behind the crowns in these royal portraits?
Plan your visit
As restrictions in England ease, we want to ensure that all our visitors, staff and volunteers still feel safe and comfortable when exploring our sites.
Many of our COVID-19 safety measures will remain in place, including enhanced cleaning, safe distancing and ticketed entry. We highly recommend wearing a face covering at all indoor venues and enclosed spaces.
We hope you will support us in these measures.
The National Maritime Museum is free, but you must have a timed entry ticket to visit, even if you're a Member. We recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment.
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.
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 the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on site or shop online.
Find useful information about facilities at our museums including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites.
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.
Tickets and Opening
| Free entry |
| Advance booking recommended |
10am-5pm
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
Online highlights
Assistant Curator Alex Grover gives a brief insight into his ongoing research into this small but significant collection of polar photographs
How disguise and daring helped women run away to sea
Listen to Lewisham students respond to key paintings in the National Maritime Museum's major exhibition
Do these historic photographs inspire memories? We want to hear from you
Sir John Franklin's final voyage in 1845 in HMS Erebus and HMS Terror became the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration
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
Entry to the National Maritime Museum is free, but you must have a ticket to visit. Book online to guarantee entry. Charges apply for special exhibitions. For full tickets and prices click here.
National Maritime Museum
- Guaranteed entry time
- Access to all free galleries and activities
- Exposure: Lives at Sea exhibition
- Some Ice Worlds activities included
- Paid exhibitions not included
| Free entry |
| Book online |
Member tickets
- Free Museums entry
- Priority booking
- Membership card number required
| Advance booking recommended |
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 £65 | Family: from £75 |
Special exhibition
Tudors to Windsors
- National Maritime Museum
- Guaranteed entry time
- 500 years of royal history
- 5 royal dynasties
| Adult | £10.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £5.00 |
Special exhibition
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
- Amazing astrophotography
- Guaranteed entry time
- More space to explore
| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.00 |
28-30 October
Ice Worlds festival
- Meet real polar scientists
- Get access to all polar stalls and talks
- Guaranteed entry time
- National Maritime Museum entry included
| Advance tickets limited |
|---|
| Walk-ups subject to availability |