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.
The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open to the public daily 10.00-17.00 and are free. A rich and varied events programme brings to life the magnificent interiors, courtyards, colonnades and dramatic vistas.
Discover Greenwich, at the heart of the World Heritage Site
Discover Greenwich is a £5.8 million project that will tell the continuing story of the Old Royal Naval College and Maritime Greenwich. It will explore the history of the buildings and landscapes and reveal the people who lived and worked there. The project is to create a new permanent exhibition in the main hall in the Pepys Building and a learning suite and temporary exhibition space on the mezzanine level. The café, shop and Tourist Information Centre will be redesigned and refurbished. Work on the Pepys Building will start in autumn 2008.
£2.8 million has been pledged from the Greenwich Foundation’s own resources, nearly £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and we now have a fundraising target of £1 million. For further information about the project and how you can pledge support click here: Discover Greenwich or download the PDF:
Find out about Discover Greenwich (0.9 MB)
Learning
Find out about the wide range of programmes on offer for schools, families and adults.
The Education team runs a series of stimulating workshops 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
Please note: The Painted Hall will close at 16.00 on Saturday 17th May. For further information regarding restricted access or planned closures to the site please select the following link; Find the latest visitor information
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