National Maritime Museum

Overall rating

4.12

aboutSectionText

The National Maritime Museum (NMM) in Greenwich, London, is the leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom and may be the largest museum of its kind in the world. The historic buildings form part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, and it also incorporates the Royal Observatory, 17th-century Queen's House, Cutty Sark and Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre. The museum is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Like other publicly funded national museums in the United Kingdom, the National Maritime Museum does not levy an admission charge although most temporary exhibitions do incur admission charges. Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today.

reviewsSectionText

Overall rating

4.12

(4 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

5 1
4 2
3 1
2 0
1 0

Access (avg.)

4.37

Parking (avg.)

Toilets (avg.)

4.75

Staff (avg.)

2.75

jimmypageuk

Oct 2021

Very Accessible to all

Spacious venue with plenty of lifts between the levels and wings (north , South , East and West ). Parking is available on site and Disabled registered cars have discounts for congestion charge

Read full review

tinahodgkinson

Feb 2017

Fascinating Musuem, good disabled access and enjoyable visit overall but problem with lack of seating in exhibition

National Maritime Museum, large museum with a fascinating, world class maritime display. Steps free or lifts available to upper floors and disabled accessible toilets.

Read full review

oldfirehazard

Jul 2014

3.5

Shipshape access

The National Maritime Museum occupies a large site in Greenwich, South London, which is also the home of the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House. Access has been fairly well designed, though with variable conditions across the site.

Read full review

Disabled Access Information for National Maritime Museum

disabledAccessText

Accessibility: - The National Maritime Musuem has accessible toilets, and our cafés and gift shops are wheelchair-accessible. All galleries are also accessible via stairs and lifts. - The Lecture Theatre has a chair lift. - Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. - Our Visitor Assistants are also trained in disability awareness, so please ask a member of staff for any assistance you may need during your visit. - Wheelchairs can be borrowed from museum information desks on the day of your visit, but we recommend booking these in advance, due to limited availability, by emailing bookings@rmg.co.uk. Quiet Spaces: - We can provide quiet spaces for visitors who might want to make use of them. Vision impairment: - A number of our staff are trained to give pre-booked audio-described tours at our museums. - Large print guides are available for temporary exhibitions at the Museum. Hearing impairment: - A number of our Visitor Assistants are trained to British Sign Language Level 1 standard. British Sign Language supported and subtitled film and touchscreens are available at selected points within the permanent galleries across all our sites. - Hearing loops are fitted at all site information desks and at key locations across the sites. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to install a loop system inside Cutty Sark due to interference caused by the original wrought iron structure, but subtitles are included in all films with audio soundtrack. Hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome across all sites. Companions: - Royal Museums Greenwich offers free admission to carers accompanying visitors with disabilities. This includes admission to our main ticketed exhibitions and shows at the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and Planetarium, plus special exhibitions. The National Maritime Museum and Queen's House offer free entry to permanent exhibitions. Some smaller events, such as one-off evenings, talks and courses, may include a charge for carers. Resources: - A family friendly guide to the Museum can be found at https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities-access - A sensory map of the permanent galleries can be found at https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/facilities-access - A Sensory Explorer kit designed for families can be borrowed from the Play and Explore trolley on the Great Map - An Access Guide can be picked up from the Welcome Desks at the Museum We have regular access events across our sites (National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, Queen's House and the Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre) throughout the year. See rmg.co.uk for more information.

Seating at regular intervals

accessibleParkingText

Limited pre-booked spaces are available for disabled visitors in the National Maritime Museum car park in Park Row. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. The Bookings office is open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, closed at weekends. Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6608

Dedicated parking

frontendForm

Toilets features at National Maritime Museum

Stanhope Accessible Toilet (Level 0): - These toilets are located next to the Stanhope Entrance on Romney Road - The doorway to the foyer is 93cm wide and the doorway to the Accessible toilet is 93cm - The dimensions are 2m 22cm long by 1m 48cm wide - The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor and the sink is 76cm from the floor - There are grab rails in place Sammy Ofer Wing Accessible Toilet (Level 0): - These toilets are located in the Sammy Ofer Wing next to the Sammy Ofer Wing Entrance - The doorway to the Accessible toilets is 1m 3cm wide - The dimensions are 2m 45cm long by 1m 48cm wide - The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor and the sink is 73cm from the floor - There are grab rails in place Baltic Glass Accessible Toilet (Level 1): - These toilets are located through the Baltic Glass display on Level 1 - The doorway through to the toilets from the gallery is 1m 44cm wide - The doorway to the Accessible toilet is 95cm wide - The dimensions 2m 6cm long by 1m 90cm wide - The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor and the sink is 75cm from the floor - There are grab rails in place Lecture Theatre Accessible Toilet: - The doorway to the Accessible toilets is 95cm wide - The dimensions are 1m 55cm long by 1m 56 cm wide - The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor and the sink is 80cm from the floor - There are grab rails in place First Aid Room: - There is a First Aid room in the Sammy Ofer Wing which can be used upon request for adult changing or as a private space - The doorway is 1m wide - The First Aid couch is fixed height and 43cm from the floor

Accessible toilet

testing 1

Accessible formats at National Maritime Museum

Large print

Accessible services at National Maritime Museum

Audio Description

Test 3

Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

Assistance dog facilities

Other features at National Maritime Museum

Wi-Fi

Carers Discount

Online Booking

moreInfoText

For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: RMGEnquiries@rmg.co.uk

National Maritime Museum

aboutSectionText

reviewsSectionText

Disabled Access Information for National Maritime Museum

disabledAccessText

accessibleParkingText

Toilets features at National Maritime Museum

Accessible formats at National Maritime Museum

Accessible services at National Maritime Museum

Other features at National Maritime Museum

moreInfoText

contactSectionText

locationSectionText

informationWarningTitle

Browse nearby places

Sign up to our newsletter