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National Maritime Museum
National Maritime Museum
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The National Maritime Museum is dedicated to Britain’s rich naval history and offers fascinating exhibits on exploration, naval battles, and life at sea. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, including ship models, navigational instruments, and artworks
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The museum covers centuries of British naval history, from iconic battles like Trafalgar to the country’s role in global exploration. You’ll see artifacts such as Admiral Lord Nelson’s uniform, complete with the bullet hole from the Battle of Trafalgar, and maritime treasures from around the world
The museum is very family-friendly, with many interactive exhibits designed to engage visitors of all ages. The Great Map, a huge interactive floor map of the world, allows children to explore maritime routes, while Seafarers' Gallery immerses visitors in the experience of life on board historical ships
Did you know?
The museum houses one of the most famous timepieces in history, John Harrison’s H4 marine timekeeper, which helped revolutionize navigation by solving the problem of determining longitude at sea