All maritime museums to visit in London

Set sail on a journey through maritime history at 11 maritime museums in London. These museums showcase the history of seafaring, shipbuilding, and naval exploration.

Are you fascinated by the sea and maritime history? These are the top maritime museums in London

  1. HMS Belfast1

    HMS Belfast

     London
    The HMS Belfas is a light cruiser that has been converted into a museum permanently moored on the Thames. Visitors are invited to explore the warship and learn what it was like to live on board from the Second World War to 1963. Visitors can explore all 9 decks of the ship and the museum includes in
  2. Museum of London Docklands2

    Museum of London Docklands

     London
    From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, the Museum of London Docklands, housed in a 200 year old warehouse, shows the history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Many of the objects it has in its collection are from the museum and archives of the P
  3. Old Royal Naval College3

    Old Royal Naval College

     London
    KIDS GO FREE! Discover the Painted Hall, one of the most iconic sights in London, located at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. An awe-inspiring artwork covering more than 3,700m walls and ceiling recounting tales of kings and queens alongside mythological, historical,
  4. The Golden Hinde4

    The Golden Hinde

     London
    Step aboard a full-size reconstruction of the famous Golden Hinde - the first English ship to circumnavigate the globe. Under the command of Sir Francis Drake, the crew faced considerable challenges along the way including skirmishes, storms and scurvy. Discover more about this incredible journey, a
  5. HQS Wellington5

    HQS Wellington

     London
    HQS Wellington is a museum in London. The museum features exhibits related to: archives and maritime.
  6. Greenwich Heritage Centre6

    Greenwich Heritage Centre

     London
    Greenwich Heritage Centre is a museum in London. The museum features exhibits related to: medicine, weapons and war, fine art, science and technology, coins and medals, costume and textiles, archaeology, archives, world cultures, natural sciences, social history, music, decorative and applied art an
  7. Cutty Sark - Royal Museums Greenwich7

    Cutty Sark - Royal Museums Greenwich

     London
    Cutty Sark - Royal Museums Greenwich is a museum in London. The museum features exhibits related to: world cultures, maritime, science and technology, trade and commerce and social history.
  8. The Postal Museum8

    The Postal Museum

     London
    Ride through hidden tunnels and discover a unique piece of industrial heritage, then explore inspiring exhibitions packed with incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays.
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    Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum

     London
    Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is a museum in London. The museum features exhibits related to: maritime, science and technology, social history, land transport, industry, aviation and toys and hobbies. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: our unique marshall c class grade ii listed s
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    National Maritime Museum - Royal Museums Greenwich

     London
    In the 'National Maritime Museum' visitors van familiarise themselves with the history of the British navy as well as the naval history of the whole of Europe. The museum was established in 1937 and is one of the largest maritime museums in the world. The museum displays artefacts involving sea and
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    Wandle Industrial Museum

     Mitcham
    Wandle Industrial Museum is a museum in Mitcham. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Land Transport, Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Maritime, Fine Art and Archives.