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. Download the document pdf, 265.43 KB 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 form. The 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: Download NMM lunch room info and TandCs.pdf pdf, 146.53 KB 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 Important information for self-guided school groups When inside, please follow any one-way systems for visitor circulation, as directed by Visitor Assistants and signage. Please ensure you bring enough accompanying adults for your group (as per the ratios specified for your key stage below). Please split into the smallest groups possible to explore the galleries and be mindful of other museum visitors. Please allow extra time to wash or sanitise hands regularly throughout your visit. If you use one of our lunch spaces please tidy up afterwards using the cleaning materials provided. You can find a template for your risk assessment (including Covid 19 guidance) here. Ratios: Post-16 groups: 1 adult per 16 students KS3 and KS4: 1 adult per 10 students KS2: 1 adult per 8 students EYFS/KS1: 1 adult per 5 students Adults exceeding these ratios will need to pay group prices for Cutty Sark. Useful Links Risk assessments Templates for school risk assessments for all our sites COVID-19: information for visitors Plan a safe visit to Royal Museums Greenwich Royal Observatory - visit guides and trails Trails, maps, guides and activities to support a self-guided visit to the Royal Observatory Gallery trails Trails to support a self-guided visit to the Museum