The National Maritime Museum is the world's largest museum dedicated to seafaring, and the historic ship Cutty Sark is a celebrated survivor from the Age of Sail. Our guided tour will cover many topics from the museum's 500 year history including Scott and Shackleton’s polar expeditions, Captain Cook’s pacific exploration, and famous sea battles, including Drake, the Spanish Armada and Nelson’s campaigns.
Close to the Museum is the Queen's House, designed by Inigo Jones. The ground-breaking architectural design was the first fully classical building in the country. Set alongside the red brick Tudor palace nearby, it was revolutionary, so much so that it was known simply as The White House.
Inigo Jones's design was a game-changer, setting the blueprint for maritime Greenwich and establishing the Queen's House as one of the most important buildings in Britain's architectural history. Don't miss the beautiful unsupported spiral staircase or the stunning floor in the Great Hall.
The house is a treasure trove for art lovers: from historic masterpieces to new commissions, its collections encompass seascapes, royal portraits and contemporary sculpture. Look out for pieces by Turner, Canaletto, Gainsborough, L.S. Lowry and Alberta Whittle among the 450-plus artworks on display.
The Museum has two cafés: the Parkside, with plenty of seating both indoors and out, and the Ocean Court, for drinks and snacks. Alternatively, bring a picnic and sit in the glorious grounds which surround the Museum and the Queen's House. Six individual lawns offer views over the Thames to the London skyline and Greenwich Park.
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