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
Discover Greenwich, Painted Hall and Chapel
OPEN DAILY 10.00 - 17.00
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What's on
Greenwich Comedy Festival
6 - 12 Sep 2010 , All Day
The Thames in Focus: London's River through a Lens
9 Sep - 31 Oct 2010 , 10:00 - 17:00
Open House Weekend
18 - 19 Sep 2010 , 10:00 - 16:30
Open House (families) – Paint the future
19 Sep 2010 , 11:00 - 15:00
Learning
Find out about the wide range of programmes on offer for schools, families and adults.
The Learning team runs creative workshops, activities and events 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
The Painted Hall will close at the earlier time of 16.15 on Saturdays 28 August and 11 September in order for private events to take place. There will be restricted access to the Painted Hall between 21 September -8 October, with closures on 26th and 27th -if planning a visit please ring for information on 0208 2694799. For further information regarding site restrictions and closures please select the following link to Find the latest visitor information
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