Spring and summer visits to the National Maritime Museum

 We are making significant improvements to the building at the National Maritime Museum from spring 2024 to summer 2025.  We are still welcoming schools during this time but there are a few changes that you need to be aware of:

  • The central square (with glass roof) will be closed to the public from March 2024
  • All visitors must arrive at the Park entrance via King William walk
  • All galleries on the first and second floors will remain open with a new recommended visitor route

Download our guidance notes for more information.

National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House

You no longer need to book self-guided school visits to the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House in advance but please read the important information below to prepare for your visit. You will be asked to give the following details to a visitor assistant when you arrive:

  • Number of adults
  • Number of pupils
  • Key Stage

If you plan to visit the AHOY! Children's Gallery or All Hands children's gallery please contact the bookings team in advance using our online booking formThe AHOY! Children's Gallery will be closed to the public from March 2024.

Self-guided UK school groups can book a lunch room online, up to two weeks prior to your visit, subject to availability. If you plan to visit within less than 2 weeks, please enquire with staff on the day of your visit. Please read our lunch room guide and terms and conditions to find out more:

Book a lunch room here

Cutty Sark 

Self-guided school visits to Cutty Sark cost £90 for up to 30 children and £45 for up to 15 children and must be booked in advance. 

We are able to offer a limited amount of free self-guided visits for state-funded Greenwich schools. These must be booked in advance using our online booking form

Royal Observatory 

Schools wanting to visit the historic north site of the Royal Observatory only must book their visit in advance. Complete the online booking form and our bookings team will be able to advise you on the availability and costs of north site visits. Schools who have paid for a session at any of our sites automatically gain free admission to the historic north site of the Royal Observatory. Make sure to have a copy of your booking confirmation with you and show it to a member of staff on the day of your visit. Please do follow any guidance given by our Visitor Experience team.  

Here's all you need to know