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Located in the heart of Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum has a monumental mission: to showcase mankind's association with the sea. The collection dates back to 1823 when a National Gallery of Naval Art was established, and the museum is housed in an elegant building which used to be an asylum. The collection spans seascape paintings and scientific instruments, and covers everything from sea power to piracy. The new Nelson gallery, which opened to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, displays Nelson's bloodstained uniform. Visitors can try their hand with ropes, rowing, and steering equipment. The Peter Harrison Planetarium, Meridian Line and the largest telescope in the UK are all highlights of a trip to the museum.National Maritime Museum events
Meet The Neighbours (Over 5s)
TIMES Monday 28th May 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live show about the Solar System.
Space Safari (Under 7s)
TIMES Tuesday 29th May 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live, interactive planetarium show.
Meet The Neighbours (Over 5s)
TIMES Wednesday 30th May 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live show about the Solar System.
Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the ThamesRoyal River: Power, Pageantry and the ThamesThe National Maritime Museum celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames, an exhibition curated by celebrated (and sometimes controversial) historian David Starkey. The museum's dodrancentennial coincides with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In 1937 an 11-year-old Princess Elizabeth attended the opening o26th May 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
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The National Maritime Museum celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames, an exhibition curated by celebrated (and sometimes controversial) historian David Starkey. The museum's dodrancentennial coincides with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In 1937 an 11-year-old Princess Elizabeth attended the opening o... More about this event
Saturday Space Explorers: Workshop (Over 5s)
TIMES Monday 28th May 2012 at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm PRICING Free
Learn about finding planets and predicting the moon's phases.
Meet The Neighbours (Over 5s)
TIMES 4th Jun, 11th Jun, 18th Jun and 25th Jun 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live show about the Solar System.
Space Safari (Under 7s)
TIMES 5th Jun, 12th Jun, 19th Jun and 26th Jun 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live, interactive planetarium show.
Meet The Neighbours (Over 5s)
TIMES 6th Jun, 13th Jun, 20th Jun and 27th Jun 2012 at 12.45pm and 1.45pm PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live show about the Solar System.
Meet The Neighbours (Over 5s)
TIMES 2nd Jul, 9th Jul, 16th Jul, 23rd Jul and 30th Jul 2012 - Various Times PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live show about the Solar System.
Space Safari (Under 7s)
TIMES 3rd Jul, 10th Jul, 17th Jul, 24th Jul and 31st Jul 2012 - Various Times PRICING £6.50, child/concs £4.50, family £17.50, mems Free
A live, interactive planetarium show.
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Sights and Attractions near National Maritime Museum
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, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, London, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 11am and 1pm
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 7.30pm
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Events > Comedy Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 8.45pm
Up the Creek, 302 Creek Road, Greenwick, SE10 | 8 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, London, SE10 | 8 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
180 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 9 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 13 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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20 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 | 25 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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1-2 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from National Maritime Museum
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.3 miles from National Maritime Museum
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London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 4.4 miles from National Maritime Museum
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London > Leisure > Activities
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The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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338 Boord Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 24 minutes from National Maritime Museum
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What's On Today Near National Maritime Museum ![]() Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 National Maritime Museum At National Maritime Museum The National Maritime Museum celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames, an exhibition curated by ...More North Sea Radio Orchestra Concerts | On 26th May 2012 Greenwich Theatre 5 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum The ensemble plays experimental chamber pop and folk....More The Selfish Crocodile: Blunderbus Theatre Theatre | On 26th May 2012 Greenwich Theatre 5 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum Puppet adaptation of Faustin Charles and Michael Terry's moral fable....More ![]() Greenwich Market Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 Greenwich Market 5 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The ...More Saturdays at Inc Bar Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Inc Bar 6 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum Resident DJs spin house....More Up The Creek Comedy | On 26th May 2012 Up the Creek 8 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum Quick-fire gags and physical humour from Paul Pirie, plus Paul Ricketts, Rudi Lickwood and MC Ninia Benjamin....More NRg Dance: Workshop (Ages 13-18) Sporting Events | Until 26th May 2012 Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall 9 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum Learn inventive, high energy Hip Hop and Street Dance routines....More ![]() The British Music Experience Exhibitions | Until 1st August 2015 The O2 Bubble 1.35 miles from National Maritime Museum Stadium filling rock gods like The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Mick Jagger are among the stars who have loaned ...More Shenanigans Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Release Nightclub 1.42 miles from National Maritime Museum DJs Hitman, Psyche, Dancefloorlandmine, Hamst0r and Soundwave spin rock, goth, punk and indie....More
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