Welcome to one of London's most famous riverside landmarks, the Old Royal Naval College
Visit the Old Royal Naval College, the great baroque masterpiece of English architecture, set in landscaped grounds on the River Thames in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.
ADMISSION FREE
Painted Hall and Chapel OPEN DAILY 10.00 - 17.00
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Discover Greenwich Opening in April 2010
Opening in April 2010, discover the colourful past of the Old Royal Naval College and Maritime Greenwich in our new £6 million contemporary cultural venue Discover Greenwich.
The exhibition takes you on a journey from the site's Tudor beginnings to the present day, through artefacts, artwork, film and stories of lives past and present.
The project also includes the Clore Learning Centre, temporary gallery, shop, Greenwich Council's Tourist Information Centre and Meantime Brewing Company's restaurant, cafe, bar and microbrewery.
To find out more about this exciting project click on Discover Greenwich
Developed by the Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, the project is generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and many others including the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Clore Duffield Foundation.
What's on
Movie Tour - Lights, Camera, History and Action!
18 Feb 2010 , 14:00 - 15:00
Fun Family Friday - Kings and Queens
19 Feb 2010 , 14:00 - 16:00
The Sixteen - Choral Pilgrimage 2010
13 May 2010 , From 19:30
Learning
Find out about the wide range of programmes on offer for schools, families and adults.
The Education team runs a series of stimulating workshops inspired by the architecture and history of the site.
Further Information
A Short History of the Old Royal Naval College The Architecture Greenwich Palace Royal Hospital for Seamen Royal Naval College Timeline News
Prior to the opening of the new Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre our Daily Tours will only be running on Tuesdays and Sundays at 14.00 and Friday - Saturday at 11.30 and 14.00. For further information regarding site restrictions and closures please select the following link to Find the latest visitor information
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