Plan Your Visit to the National Maritime Museum

Important information for visitors

Until summer 2025, there is a new visitor route at the National Maritime Museum while we carry out essential improvements to the Museum's roof. Most galleries will still be open as normal, and special exhibitions are currently free for all visitors. However, the Great Map and AHOY! will be closed for the duration of the works. Find out more.

At a glance

Tickets and prices

The National Maritime Museum is free to visit. We recommend booking tickets online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before you visit, but you can also turn up on the day.

As well as our free galleries, we also host a number of exhibitions and events throughout the year. Additional charges may apply.

Members enjoy free and fast-track access to all our sites, although we strongly recommend booking ahead for limited capacity events.

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Getting here

The National Maritime Museum is a quick, easy journey from central London via train, DLR and bus.

There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Spaces can be reserved in advance when booking tickets.

Check our travel pages for more information about getting to the National Maritime Museum as well as other Royal Museums Greenwich sites.

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Opening times

The National Maritime Museum is open daily from 10am-5pm.

The Caird Library and Archive is normally open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4.45pm, but please check the Library pages for more information.

Opening times for The Cove playground outside the Museum vary depending on the time of year - see The Cove page for more details.

Eat and drink

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.

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Maps and floor plans

Download a Museum map

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The Museum site plan also shows where the National Maritime Museum is located in relation to Greenwich, the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the Royal Observatory.

Accessibility and facilities

Find out useful information about facilities at the National Maritime Museum including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for disabled visitors coming to any of our sites.

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Closures in 2024

Essential improvements to the glass roof glazing of the National Maritime Museum are taking place from 11 March 2024 until Summer 2025. The Museum will still be open every day, but there are some things visitors need to be aware of.

The main entrance to the Museum will be via the Parkside Entrance on King William Walk, next to the 'Ship in a Bottle' sculpture.
The central court, Great Map and galleries beneath the glass roof will be closed during roof renovations. A recommended visitor route will help guide you round the Museum's galleries and exhibitions. Check all gallery closures here.
Special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum will be free in 2024 while works are taking place.

Find out more about the project and its impacts here.

Visitor regulations

To ensure the enjoyment, wellbeing and safety of visitors, volunteers and staff, we ask that all visitors abide by our regulations.