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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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National Maritime Museum
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NF
England
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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (c) NMM
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Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Maritime, Performing Arts, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Facilities
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There is limited parking at weekends for cars and motorcycles.
Please call in advance for:
Disabled parking
Guided tours
Library visits
The Queen's House is a registered wedding venue.
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Contact details
Museum switchboard (Tel)
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020 8858 4422
Recorded information line (Tel)
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020 8312 6565
Bookings (Tel)
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020 8312 8575
Venue hire (Tel)
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020 8312 6693
Library (Tel)
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020 8312 6516
General enquiries (Fax)
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020 8312 6632
Bookings
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bookings@nmm.ac.uk
Caird Library
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library@nmm.ac.uk
Main museum website
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www.nmm.ac.uk
Collections online
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www.nmm.ac.uk/collections
PortCities London
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www.portcities.org.uk/london
Royal Observatory blog
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www.nmm.ac.uk/rog
Caird Library blog
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www.nmm.ac.uk/library
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description
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 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.
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Collections description
The National Maritime Museum's collections contain over two million items relating to seafaring, navigation, astronomy and time measurement. The collections include Nelson's Trafalgar uniform and the Harrison Chronometers.
The Museum is committed to improving access to its collections and over 10,000 objects are now available online: www.nmm.ac.uk/collections
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Key artists and exhibits
The Prime Meridian of the World
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Peter Harrison Planetarium
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The Queen's House Tulip Stairs and Great Hall
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John Harrison's famous chronometers
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Nelson's bullet-pierced coat
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Relics from the tragic Franklin and Scott voyages
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New Visions contemporary art programme
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The Caird Library, including specialist collections for researching family history
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Articles
The UK's Museums Mark Slavery Remembrance Day - August 23 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending July 2008
MGM 2008 - A Top Ten Of Museums At Night Events This Weekend
Culture Minister Slaps Export Bar On Portrait Of Chartmaker Alexander Dalrymple
Israeli Tycoon Gifts £20m To The National Maritime Museum
Treasures On Show In Country Houses Thanks To Tax Scheme
Under The Sea At The National Maritime Museum Cornwall
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Trails
England Expects - On The Trail Of Admiral Lord Nelson
Hidden Treasures: London
Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In London
Great Architecture And 400 Years Of Maritime History
Lubbers' London - The Master And Commander Museum Trail
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Events
National Maritime Museum, Turmoil and tranquillity: The sea through the eyes of Dutch and Flemish Masters, 1550-1700 – BSL tour
Guided tour
National Maritime Museum, Turmoil and tranquillity: The sea through the eyes of Dutch and Flemish Masters, 1550-1700
Guided tour
Beside the Seaside: snapshots of British coastal life, 1880-1950 at National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Exhibition
Open House at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Guided tour; Lecture
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Lecture; Performance; Workshop (Event)
Behind the Scenes at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Guided tour; Lecture; Workshop (Event)
Greenwich Lives
Guided tour; Workshop (Event)
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Available resources
House for a Queen
; Interactive resource; Workshop (Resource)
Leading Lives – Leadership lessons from Elizabeth I, Nelson and Shackleton
; Activity pack; CD-ROM; Guided walk; Interactive resource; Resouce pack; Teachers' pack; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Magical Voyages
; Guided walk; Workshop (Resource)
Meet Trim, the Ship’s Cat
; Interactive resource; Video; Workshop (Resource)
My First Visit
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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
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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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
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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
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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
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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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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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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