Things to do in National Maritime Museum
Sail through the National Maritime Museum to delve deep into Britain's seafaring history. You’ll learn all about the sea voyagers, explorers and merchants who once ruled the waves alongside artefacts and exhibits to discover. Starting at the Great Map, immerse yourselves in epic tales of discovery as you visit the different galleries. Get up close to a real Fijian canoe and figureheads, admire Nelson’s Trafalgar uniform and stare at the intricate paint strokes of Turner’s largest painting – The Battle of Trafalgar.
Little sailors will have lots of fun in the AHOY! Children’s Gallery and interactive games throughout the museum. Keep an eye out for exhibitions, events and workshops – from photography awards to Lunar New Year lion dances and Diwali celebrations. Across the road, you can continue your maritime journey at the Royal Observatory, home to the Prime Meridian Line and the towering Cutty Sark, the last of the 19th-century tea clippers.
Our recommendations in National Maritime Museum
Buy your tickets for the Cutty Sark now and get up close to the awe-inspiring and iconic ship in the heart of London.
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Royal Observatory entrance tickets
Buy your tickets for the Royal Observatory now and visit the home of the famous Greenwich Meridian and the UK's largest historic telescope.
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Book your Painted Hall tickets now to discover the birthplace of King Henry VIII, the Sackler Gallery and London's answer to the Sistine Chapel.
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Buy your tickets for the Cutty Sark now and get up close to the awe-inspiring and iconic ship in the heart of London.
en, it, fr, es, de, +3 pt, zh, ko
Royal Observatory entrance tickets
Buy your tickets for the Royal Observatory now and visit the home of the famous Greenwich Meridian and the UK's largest historic telescope.
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Book your Painted Hall tickets now to discover the birthplace of King Henry VIII, the Sackler Gallery and London's answer to the Sistine Chapel.
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National Maritime Museum
London
United Kingdom
Reviews National Maritime Museum
“Particularly enjoyed the story teller. However we did have a problem with our tickets ,2 of which would not scan”
“Was out there with a group of work colleagues and we have an amazing time.”
“Would have liked to find out more about the crew and officers and every day life.”