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Painted Hall
Museum
Greenwich West, London
"Sit down and be amazed by the painted ceiling ..."(3 Tips)
"Use the mirrors to see this truly wonderful sight"(2 Tips)
"Knowledgeable tour guides, well organised."(3 Tips)
"The best view is from lying on the floor"(2 Tips)
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The architecture is breath taking and the paintings leave in your mind an impression of how life was like during the Tudor era.
Martin TiedemannMay 21, 20125 September: The centrepiece of the Old Royal Naval College was planned as a dining hall by Wren in 1698 & decorated by Sir James Thornhill with the theme of triumph of Peace and Liberty over Tyranny.
Paul WilkinsonSeptember 22, 2018Had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the ceiling at close quarters during refurbishment. Amazing.
L0maOctober 10, 2020Breathtaking..I recommend booking the tour it gives the experience so much depth.
EsraJuly 8, 2023On the first Sunday of every month, the ticket price drops to £5. I evaluated it and went to see Painted Hall; I'm glad I went
- Gareth Rubyan-LingJuly 27, 2018Knowledgeable tour guides, well organised. An hour up close with the conservation goes surprisingly quick!
HISTORY UKJanuary 17, 2011Described as ‘probably the finest dining hall in the Western world’, this is also where Lord Nelson lay in state after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. Thousands came to pay their respects.
Bruno LebonNovember 27, 2010Always use the mirrors to scrutinize the painted roof to avoid neck strain.
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Painted Hall
6 College Approach (Romney Rd)
Greenwich
Greater London
SE10 9HY
United Kingdom
Greenwich
Greater London
SE10 9HY
United Kingdom
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor, The Painted Hall was originally intended as an eating space for the naval veterans who lived here at the Royal Hospital for Seamen. Its exuberant wall and ceiling decorations are by James Thornhill and pay tribute to British maritime power.
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+44 20 8269 4747
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