One museum working to illustrate for everyone the importance of
the sea, ships, time and the stars and their relationship with people.
Objectives
1. developing and pro-actively interpreting its collections and
historic buildings to the highest standards for the enjoyment and
benefit of everyone
2. fostering and promulgating related knowledge, research and specialist
expertise
3. practicing and promoting accessible lifelong learning
4. inspiring innovation, shaping and maintaining best practice,
and achieving high quality in all areas of its work
5. communicating effectively, creating partnerships and co-operation,
both internally and across its area of influence in Britain and
abroad
6. sustaining operational and financial viability through effective
and efficient management of its resources
Exhibits & Programs:
Exhibitions at the NMM:
Elizabeth
1 May - 14 September 2003
Sponsored by Morgan Stanley, with guest curator Dr David Starkey,
Elizabeth is a major exhibition bringing together the greatest collection
of objects relating to the life of Elizabeth I. For more information
see www.nmm.ac.uk/elizabeth.
Making Waves
A spectacular new permanent display introducing visitors to the
power of the oceans.
The Beagle Voyages (until 7 September 2003)
This exhibition compares the voyages of HMS Beagle, which carried
out surveys and scientific exploration between 1826 and 1843, and
the Mars lander Beagle 2, launched on 3 June 2003.
Galleries:
All Hands
Art and the Sea
The Bridge
Cargoes
Explorers
Future of the Sea
Hidden Treasures
Maritime London
Nelson
Oceans of Discovery
Passengers
Rank and Style
Seapower
Ship of War
Trade and Empire
Exhibitions at the Queen's House:
Art of the van de Veldes: Father and Son
Artfund 100 (5 July - 30 November 2003)
The Cradle of the Navy: the Royal Hospital School at Greenwich
Historic Greenwich
Images of Seapower 1600-2000
The Tudor Room
See the website for many online exhibitions
Hours of Operation:
All Museum sites are open from 10.00 to 17.00 (10.00 to 18.00 from
28 June to 7 September), seven days a week. Last admission is 30
minutes before closing.
All sites are closed 24-26 December. Please enquire for times of
opening on 31 December, 1 January and on the occasion of the London
Marathon.
Address:
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NF
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