London Greenwich

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM. With around two million items in its possession, the National Maritime Museum covers almost every aspect of seafaring history, from the evolving conditions of maritime travel to the potential consequences of pollution and global warming. While most of the exhibits cater to those with a keen interest in the sea, there are highlights even for the seasick. The Maritime London room holds the uniform Admiral Nelson died in during the Battle of Trafalgar, the bullet hole still visible and the stockings stained with blood. Upstairs, you’ll find over 400 objects from the museum’s collection, a stained glass window designed by John Dudley Forsyth for the Baltic Exchange building, and an art gallery showcasing paintings inspired by the sea. The Bridge Gallery on the top floor features a virtual simulator that allows you to try your hand at steering a ship.(Romney Rd. between the Royal Naval College and Greenwich Park. DLR: Cutty Sark. ☎020 8858 4422; www.nmm.ac.uk. Open daily Sept. 10am-5pm. Last entry 30min. before closing. Free.)

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