Upcoming closures

Gallery/Area Dates affected Times affected
Whole site 23 April 2024 Closing at 3.30pm
The Cove Playground 22 April - 3 May 2024

All day

 

Long-term closures due to roof works at the National Maritime Museum

Essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the National Maritime Museum are currently taking place. The central court, Great Map and areas beneath the glass roof will be closed during renovations. The table below lists out the affected spaces and galleries in full.

In rare instances we may also have to close certain areas of the Museum at short notice, in order to install new exhibits or care for objects on display.

Gallery/Area Dates affected Location
Romney Road entrance, shop and facilities Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
The Square (including Prince Frederick's Barge) Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
AHOY! Gallery Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
Maritime London gallery Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
Turner's Battle of Trafalgar gallery Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
New Insights gallery Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
Group Space Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
Lecture Theatre Open for events only Ground floor
Seminar Room Closed until Summer 2025 Ground floor
Great Map and Café Closed until Summer 2025 First floor
Poles Apart: Explore the World of RRS Sir David Attenborough Closed until Summer 2025 First floor
Members' Room Closed until Summer 2025 First floor
Bridge gallery and ship simulator Closed until Summer 2025 Second floor
Multi-faith room Closed until Summer 2025 Second floor

 

     
     
     

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