Greenwich, London | National Maritime Museum 🚢

📍 National Maritime Museum 🎈 Nestled in the heart of the world’s maritime heritage site in Greenwich, London, the National Maritime Museum sits at the Prime Meridian and is home to the only astronomical observatory in London. Admission to the museum is free, and it’s open from Monday to Sunday, 10:00-17:00. 🎈 The museum comprises three interconnected sites: the Maritime Gallery, the Royal Observatory, and the 17th-century Queen’s House. The Maritime Gallery museum building was constructed in 1807, originally used as a school for the children of seamen. It was officially established as the National Maritime Museum by an act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public in 1937. 🎈 The museum’s collection is vast, including maritime art, cartography, manuscripts, ship models and plans, scientific and navigational instruments, with precious exhibits such as the uniform of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Additionally, the museum houses the world’s largest maritime history reference library, with a collection of 100,000 books, including rare 15th-century documents. #Museum #UK #UKTravel #London #TravelGuide #LondonLife #NationalMaritimeMuseum #MustVisitMuseums #WeekendPlans #Sharing