Discover the UK’s Sistine Chapel

The Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College is an epic 18th-century masterpiece.

Former home to the Palace of Placentia and birthplace of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, the story of Greenwich starts here. Glimpse the foundations of this former royal home where new renovations to the grounds allow visitors to see parts of the palace’s foundations.

Please note the Painted Hall will be closing early on the following dates:

• 12 August – 3.30pm
• 2 September – 3.30pm
• 16 September – 3.30pm
• 23 September – 3.30pm
• 29 September – 3.30pm
• 7 October – 3.30pm
• 9 October – 3pm
• 10 October – all day
• 19 October – 3pm
• 21 October – 3.30pm
• 16 November – all day
• 18 November – 3.30pm
• 2 December – 3.30pm
• 24 December – all day
• 25 December – all day
• 26 December – all day

Please note the Painted Hall is free of charge for children under 17 years old. Anyone under the age of 17 should purchase their tickets for our services separately.

Timetable:
We run frequent departures from central London piers. Please check our timetable before travelling

Terms and Conditions

• Tickets are valid for the day selected when booking.
• Single tickets are valid to travel in the Central and East Zones. River Roamer tickets are valid to travel on All Zones and not valid for use on the River Bus Express for The O2.
• Children are between 5 and 15. Children 4 and under travel for free.
• Tickets must be purchased online, they will not be available at Uber Boat by Thames Clippers piers.
• Tickets are valid to travel with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from start of service. Entry to The Painted Hall starts from 10:00am.
• Please check full opening times on the Old Royal Naval College website.
  
• A voucher will be sent by email, please print and exchange at the attraction’s entrance.
• Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a 'no ticket, no travel' policy, please print your ticket or show it to a member of staff on a mobile device.