Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9LW, United Kingdom

Free maritime visitor centre in a Royal Naval College with an opulent, 18th-century hall and chapel.

The Visitor Centre at the Old Royal Naval College is the best place to begin your trip to Greenwich. With fun activities for all ages you can explore more than 500 years of Greenwich's history through interactive displays, historical artefacts, costumes and more!

Discover Greenwich's history

The permanent exhibition houses several historical artifacts. Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor's design models of the buildings, presented to the Royal Hospital for Seamen's royal patrons, are housed here, as well as archaeological finds from the old Tudor palace. You can also see naval uniforms and archive footage of the site from the days of the Royal Naval College.

Interactive exhibits

There are plenty of interactive exhibits for children and children-at-heart. Dress up as a Naval Pensioner from the Royal Hospital, try on jousting armour and have a go at building the site yourself!

There's also an activity cart for families to draw and play as they explore the Visitor Centre.

Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Cutty Sark Gardens Public Car Park.
• The car park is located off Welland Street.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

Reception

• The reception desk is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage does not depend on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the the hearing system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask at the tourist information desk.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the centre.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.