National Maritime Museum

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National Maritime Museum

What you need to know

What’s the capacity for events and weddings at National Maritime Museum Greenwich?

Wedding receptions can range from 80 to 750 standing guests. The maximum banqueting capacity is 580 in The Great Map room on the first floor.

What does a wedding at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich cost?

National Maritime Museum Greenwich venue hire costs £12,500, excluding VAT. As a guide price, a three-course dinner and pre-drinks reception starts at £110 (+VAT) per head.

How late can weddings at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich end?

Venue hire is between 7pm and 11pm only, with the option to extend to 1am on request. Suppliers are allowed to set up from 5pm.

What’s a wedding at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich like?

National Maritime Museum weddings are set in the stunning surroundings of Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. The museum venue is a glorious mix of heritage architecture with modern enhancements, such as the vast glass roof over The Great Map Room. Your wedding reception can take place here, or in The Square or Photography Gallery. In the early summer, there is also the option to host an alfresco drinks reception beneath the colonnades. 

Are there any hotels near the National Maritime Museum Greenwich for event or wedding guests?

Nearby hotels include:

  • De Vere Devonport House – from £89 a night 
  • The Admiral Hardy – from £89 a night
  • Ibis London Greenwich – from £62 a night 

Is there parking at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich?

The National Maritime Museum has limited disabled parking. There are off-street pay-and-display car parks in Greenwich Park (250 spaces, maximum of 4 hours). The Royal Borough of Greenwich also operates car parks nearby in Park Row and Burney Street. 

What’s the food like at National Maritime Museum Greenwich events?

The National Maritime Museum Greenwich has partnered with the very best caterers in the industry. Due to the sensitive nature and historical significance of the building, the museum only allows approved caterers. Across the range of recommended suppliers, you’ll find classic British cuisine, Asian Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Kosher Cuisine, African Cuisine and Mediterranean food.

What are the local attractions near to the National Maritime Museum Greenwich?

Some of the best Greenwich attractions are on its doorstep, check out:

  • Old Royal Naval College
  • Cutty Sark
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich

Words about our weddings

Set in Greenwich Park by the River Thames, The National Maritime Museum mixes heritage & modern architecture to create a timeless wedding setting.

National Maritime Museum weddings are impressive in scale and style. It’s a superb dry hire venue that particularly suits Asian, African and Jewish wedding receptions, seeing as they often require a large capacity. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, this nautical-inspired venue is the blank canvas for a one of a kind wedding in Greenwich.

 

 

 

 

 

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich combines gorgeous historic architecture with state-of-the-art modern facilities.

Imagine celebrating your vows in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest maritime museum in the world, surrounded by the lush grounds of Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory, the iconic site of Greenwich Mean Time. 

This museum wedding venue is home to over 500,000 maritime artefacts such as artwork, maps and objects that tell significant worldwide tales of navy and trade. Not only will you get exclusive access to the galleries after hours, but there is also enough space to host your reception drinks, dinner and dancing across all levels of the building. 

Looking towards the sparkling River Thames, your guests can arrive by boat and will enjoy drinks and canapes in The Square as the rest of the wedding party joins.

Upstairs, the Great Map’s unusual world map flooring creates a wow factor underneath the polished glass ceiling. Their handpicked production, florists and entertainment suppliers will also help you to create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Whilst the National Maritime Museum Greenwich cannot host ceremonies, there are a variety of licensed venues nearby including Queen’s House, Grace Church Greenwich and South Street Baptist Church. After the ceremony elsewhere, the National Maritime Museum makes an exciting and unique setting for your wedding reception.

Anything is possible in its variety of cavernous event spaces. Each room is fitted with state-of-the-art lighting and audio rigging so you can create the ultimate party ambience. Why not light up the room with a colour wash and project your favourite music through the eight acoustic speakers?

The dedicated on-site Events Manager will provide endless ideas and bring your wedding vision to life.

Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near National Maritime Museum Greenwich are:

  • Greenwich Park
  • The Old Royal Observatory Garden
  • Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

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Venue Spaces

The Great Map

The Great Map

On the first floor, this awe-inspiring space has all the AV technology you need to host a sensational standing or seated reception. With a world map floor design and a glass roof that spans the entire ceiling, The Great Map is a vision to behold.

Capacity
Standing
Up to 750
Dining
Up to 580
Theatre
Up to 300
Features
  • Wi-Fi
  • Projector
  • Audiovisual (AV) equipment
  • Natural light
  • Accessible venue

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The Square

The Square

On the ground floor, The Square is another versatile light-filled event space where you can set up a pop-up bar or food stations. In summer, your guests can flow outside to mingle beneath the colonnades and take photographs out on the lawn.

Capacity
Standing
Up to 500
Features
  • Wi-Fi
  • Audiovisual (AV) equipment
  • Natural light

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Wedding Packages

Venue Hire

£12,500

Package Inclusions

  • Supplier set up is from 1700, with an event start time from 1830. If you require pre-production set up this can be arranged upon request (subject to availability and requirements).
  • Exclusive venue hire
  • Lighting and audio rig
  • 60 lighting fixtures
  • Colour wash and gobo options
  • 8 acoustic speakers
  • Hand or lapel mics
  • Security
  • Dedicated events manager
  • Cleaner

Suppliers
For catering, production, florists and entertainment, we offer a handpicked approved suppliers list. Please contact the suppliers directly to obtain quotes for your event. As a guide price a 3 course dinner and pre-drinks reception is £110 (+VAT) per head.

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Get in Touch

Scott Carey
Scott Carey
Your Venue Specialist
P: +447429881982
E: scott@venuecrew.com
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Our location

National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London SE10 9NF, UK

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