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Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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Date and Times | Tours run daily from 12 to 16 September | See page for details |
Prices | Free |
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is home to the Royal Museums Greenwich stored collections and state of the art conservation studios.
This unique facility is full of inspiring objects which normally would be away from public view.
Heritage Open Days tours: Astounding Inventions
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history.
This year's theme is astounding inventions. On our tours we will investigate the stories of great inventions, inventors and innovators, from Isambard Kingdom Brunel to mathematician Gladys West.
We will also delve into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection, showcasing special maritime and space related objects including an underwater telephone and a diorama of the building of the Great Eastern.
Tour information
Tours will run from 12 to 16 September 2022 at the following times:
Monday 10.30am and 3.30pm
Tuesday 10.30am and 3.30pm
Wednesday 10.30am and 3.30pm
Thursday 3.30pm and 6.30pm
Friday 10.30am and 3.30pm
All tours are free and last 1 hour. Due to the nature of the site all places on the tour need to be booked.
About The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is home to the Royal Museums Greenwich stored collections and state of the art conservation studios. It is set on the grounds of a former RAF base in Kidbrooke, which was previously a barrage balloon depot in the Second World War.
Visitors to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre will see a contrast of architecture with our new state of the collection stores and conservation studios next to the former RAF buildings.
Despite storing the Museum’s collection since the early 1970s, members of the public rarely have had the chance to see behind the scenes.
With the collection comprising of 2.5 million objects, the vast majority are kept in storage, generally out of public view. Many items are genuine treasures of the Museum, which can occasionally be shown in exhibitions.
During our Heritage Open Days event, the public will be able to explore this Aladdin’s cave of treasures.
Plan your visit
Getting here
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.
Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Way, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS
By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only 5 minute walk away.
By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132
By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. E-mail: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk