The story
of Greenwich
starts here
Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
![Two people stand at the top of a grand staircase inside the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. The hall is adorned with large columns and intricate gold detailing. The ceiling above them features a magnificent and elaborate mural filled with vibrant scenes and figures. One person is taking a photo of the mural while the other admires the artwork. The room is illuminated with warm lighting, highlighting the ornate decorations and grandeur of the space.](https://ornc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ORNC_NOV_23-8-1280x720.jpg)
Explore What's Here
Enjoy unlimited entry for a whole year when you buy a ticket to the Painted Hall and discover what makes us Visit England's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.
Find out more![A grand entrance gate with intricate black and gold detailing opens up to a view of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. The symmetrical architecture features two domed buildings flanking a central walkway, leading to a statue and further buildings in the background. The sky is clear with the sun shining brightly, casting light over the entire scene.](https://ornc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ORNC_NOV_23-58-1280x720.jpg)
600 Years of British History
Our iconic riverside estate has six centuries of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures.
The Painted Hall is the jewel in our crown and known as 'Britain's Sistine Chapel'.
![A caricature of Lloyd's Coffee House from the 17th century.](https://ornc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LeadImage-Alamy-1280x720.jpg)
Chocolate House Greenwich
A new exhibition in the Visitor Centre invites you to discover the key role Chocolate played in the revival of Greenwich.
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Chapel Services
Our Chapel is open to visitors daily, 10am–5pm. It is an active place of worship with regular services throughout the week.
See times of our regular services![](https://ornc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FFA1HB-1280x720.jpg)
Discover Our Stories
Explore the lesser-known history of the people and events that have surrounded the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich in the last few hundred years.
Find out moreGetting 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 £16.50. 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 £16.50. 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.