Welcome to the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings, which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen. 
Opening times
10:00 - 17:00 Winter hours
10:00 - 18:00 Summer hours
Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building. 
Bookings
Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries ,from schools, group organizers and tour operators. 
Education and Interpretation
Schools' programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks, tours, work-shops, storytelling, living history and interpretation are run throughout the year, especially at weekends and during school holidays. 
E - library
Facilities are provided for electronic access to the museum's collections. Please ask a member of staff for directions to the nearest terminals . These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.
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the way to get to the museum the purpose to build the museum a brief introduction to the museum a detailed description of the museum