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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF, England

The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich consists of three linked sites: the Maritime Galleries, the Royal Observatory and the 17th-century Queen's House. Set among the beautiful scenery and architecture of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the Museum incorporates the Prime Meridian of the world and London's only planetarium.

Events and activities for all ages include planetarium shows, tours, lectures, workshops, exhibitions and galleries. The Museum also provides a full programme of events for UK school groups.

 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (c) NMM

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8858 4422
020 8312 6565
020 8312 8575
020 8312 6693
020 8312 6516
Fax : 020 8312 6632
E-mail : bookings@nmm.ac.uk
library@nmm.ac.uk

URL : www.nmm.ac.uk
www.nmm.ac.uk/collections
www.portcities.org.uk/london
www.nmm.ac.uk/rog
www.nmm.ac.uk/library

Open

Daily, 10.00-17.00 Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. From 3 May–31 August 2008, the Royal Observatory courtyard will remain open until 8pm. This reflects Greenwich Park opening hours.

Closed

All three sites close early on 31 December and open late on 1 January and on the occasion of the London Marathon each year.

Admission Charges

Free admission to all three sites Booking required for some events Peter Harrison Planetarium show costs: Adults: £6.00 | Concessions: £4.00 | Children*: £4.00 *Children must be accompanied by an adult. Shows are suitable for ages 7+, and children under 4 will not be admitted. 'Secret of the Cardboard Rocket' (11.00 weekends and school holidays) is suitable for younger children.

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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