Explore what
unites and
defines us
Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Connection & Identity
Step inside Connection and Identity by Peter Walker.
These striking light and sound installations in the Painted Hall feature illuminated sculptures and evolving soundscapes. Experience a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human, where heritage meets innovation in a captivating dialogue between past and present, connection and identity.
Christmas Events
Step into Christmas at the Old Royal Naval College.
Celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy a joyful programme of events for the whole family.
2025 Help Preserve Heritage Appeal
Public support is vital. While the Old Royal Naval College remains open, beautiful and thriving, maintaining it is no easy task.
Find out about the remarkable year-round work to conserve the stories, buildings and collections that make this place so special, and how you can help us to help preserve heritage.
Getting Here
We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge.
How to get here
Book Now
Purchase a General Admission ticket to the Painted Hall for £17.50. Convert it to an Annual Pass for no extra cost to give you unlimited entry for a whole year. Kids go free.
Opening Times
The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open daily, 10am–5pm.
The grounds are open daily 8am–11pm.
Getting Here
We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge.
How to get here
Book Now
Purchase a General Admission ticket to the Painted Hall for £17.50. Convert it to an Annual Pass for no extra cost to give you unlimited entry for a whole year. Kids go free.
Opening Times
The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open daily, 10am–5pm.
The grounds are open daily 8am–11pm.
What's on
SEE ALLConnection and Identity
31 Oct 2025 - 25 Jan 2026
Experience Connection and Identity by Peter Walker, two large-scale artworks using light and sound that invite us to contemplate what it means to be human.
Find out moreChristmas Silent Disco in the Painted Hall
Fri 19 Dec | 7.30pm–11pm
Celebrate the festive season and dance the night away in an iconic setting, surrounded by Connection and Identity by Peter Walker.
Find out moreScrooge: In Concert
Sat 13 Dec | 4pm & 7pm
Experience the magic of Christmas with a live music concert of the 1950s classic film Scrooge.
Find out more