Museums & Galleries · London
National Maritime Museum
📍 SE10 9NF
Photo: rmg.co.uk
- Interactive gallery for space exploration and play
- Free galleries covering Arctic to Pacific islands
- Sea-themed playground called The Cove
- Science theatre show about the Universe
- Daily guided tours of the collection
The National Maritime Museum is a free-to-enter museum in Greenwich, London, exploring maritime history and space exploration through interactive galleries, a science theatre show, and family-friendly spaces like The Cove playground. You can travel through galleries covering everywhere from the Arctic to the Pacific, join daily guided tours, or catch a temporary exhibition of space photography. It suits families, history enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages, with staff on hand for accessibility queries and step-free access at nearby stations. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with Maze Hill station just 0.4 miles away, and with 185 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it makes for an easy addition to a London visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily 10am-5pm
- Booking
- Free entry, booking not required but advance tickets available
- Parking
- Secure car park on Park Row, weekends/holidays with limited weekday spaces
- Accessibility
- Guides and resources for diverse access needs, plus staff support on-site
- Best for
- Families and children exploring maritime and space themes
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ WiFi
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