Occasionally some gallery or Museum area closures may affect your visit to the National Maritime Museum. Please see the table below for information.

Upcoming closures

DateWhat's closed?TimeReason
58 May 2026Caird LibraryAll dayAnnual 'work' week
1114 MayAhoy! Children's galleryAll dayOngoing maintenance programme
1822 MayTudor and Stuart seafarersAll dayOngoing maintenance programme
15–19 JuneNelson, Navy, NationAll dayOngoing maintenance programme
15–18 JuneAhoy! Children's galleryAll dayOngoing maintenance programme
29 June – 3 JulyPolar WorldsAll dayOngoing maintenance programme
30 June 2026Whole Museum and all other Royal Museums Greenwich sitesClosing early at 3.30pmPrivate event

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