World Oceans Day visitor guide

The National Maritime Museum is free to enter and you don't need tickets to visit. However, you are welcome to book free World Oceans Day tickets online, which will ensure you receive full event information in advance via email.

Activities on the day will be first-come, first-served. However there will be multiple opportunities to take part throughout the day.

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The National Maritime Museum is open from 10am-5pm, with World Oceans Day activities taking place throughout the day.

Check the event timetable below for a full breakdown of what's happening when.

Greenwich is a quick, easy journey from central London.

The nearest National Rail stations are Greenwich and Maze Hill. Direct trains run to these stations from London Cannon Street, London Bridge and Blackfriars.

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) stops at Cutty Sark station, just a few minutes' walk from the National Maritime Museum. The DLR connects with other Underground lines at Bank, Tower Gateway and Stratford.

There are also plenty of buses, walking and cycling routes serving Greenwich. If you bring your bike along, you can take advantage of a free safety check with expert bike mechanics from Cycle Confident, who will be by the main entrance of the Museum from 11am-3pm.

For more travel advice, see our getting here guide.

Don't forget to bring a cup with you this World Oceans Day: tea or coffee will be just £1.50 at our Museum cafés for anyone with a reusable cup.

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 out more

Download the World Oceans Day programme for a map and timetable of all events happening on 10 June.

You can also download a National Maritime Museum floor plan to help navigate the whole of the Museum.

World Oceans Day is a busy, vibrant event featuring live music and performances.

If anyone in your group struggles with loud noises, you can borrow ear defenders from the reception desk or ask staff to direct you to a quieter area.

Bring your bike along to the National Maritime Museum during World Oceans Day for a free safety check with expert bike mechanics from Cycle Confident. Check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more as part of their free Dr Bike sessions.

Shop our eco-friendly gifts to celebrate World Oceans Day and get 20% off selected items! We have products made from recycled plastic or sustainable materials, plastic-free toys created to help reduce waste, plus a wide range of books about climate change and ocean issues.