
National Maritime Museum
4.6 (15,168)museum
Chart Britain's naval history in Greenwich through giant figureheads, interactive simulators, and Nelson's uniform.
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The museum frames global history through the lens of Britain’s relationship with the sea. Its galleries display a collection of maritime paintings, maps, and ship models alongside an area honoring Horatio Nelson, which features the uniform he was wearing when he was shot and killed. Many exhibits are interactive, incorporating games and ship simulators that make the experience highly family-friendly.
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