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The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College Ticket
London, United Kingdom
Activity type
Attraction
Operating hours
10:00 – 18:00
Voucher delivery
≈ 5 min after booking
Highlights
- View the exquisite Baroque designs by British artist Sir James Thornhill.
- Learn about the Painted Hall's ceiling art and history with an audio guide.
- Join the guided talks to discover more fascinating insights about the Painted Hall.
About this activity
Visit the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, often called "Britain's Sistine Chapel." Originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren as a dining hall for the Royal Hospital for Seamen, it was then painted by Sir James Thornhill for over a period of 19 years. The hall's ceiling features 200 mythological, historical, and contemporary figures, telling stories of political change, cultural successes, and historica…
What's included
Included
- Admission
- Audio Guide
Not included
Nothing listed yet.
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Good to know
Child policy: - Children under 17 years are free of charge. - Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Good to know: - The 600 Years of History Tour occurs every hour from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM from the Visitor Centre. - The Painted Hall Talk occurs every 30 minutes from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. - Check the official website for the daily opening hours and closure dates prior to your visit.
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Regions
London, England, United Kingdom
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