Museums · London
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
In or near City of London.
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle — Public artwork (installation) by Yinka Shonibare.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, you can take a train to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is SE10 9NF.
About
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2010. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Yinka Shonibare.". Coordinates: 51.4803°, -0.0053°.
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Summary from the official site
The National Maritime Museum offers a vast collection of maritime artifacts and exhibitions that explore the history of sea travel and exploration. Visitors can enjoy interactive galleries, special exhibitions, and guided tours, making it a family-friendly destination.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is a sculpture by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. Commissioned in 2009 by the Greater London Authority, it was originally placed on the Fourth Plinth in London's Trafalgar Square in 2010. It was subsequently relocated to a plinth outside the Sammy Ofer Wing of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, in southeast London, going on permanent display on 23 April 2012, two days before the museum's 75th anniversary. The work was purchased for £362,500 through a joint fund including a £50,000 contribution from the Art Fund and £264,300 from members of the public.
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Background
Description
Made in 2010, the work depicts Admiral Nelson's ship and measures 280 cm x 250 cm x 500 cm. The piece is intricate and features 80 cannons and 37 sails.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4803, -0.0053
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 2010
- Nearest railway station
- Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n2323768997 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle by Yinka Shonibare.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
- Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 9NF), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
- Nelson's Ship in a Bottle — Public artwork (installation) by Yinka Shonibare.
- How do I get to Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
- The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 9NF.
- When was Nelson's Ship in a Bottle built?
- Built or established in 2010.
- Who owns Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
- Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is owned by | accession =.
- Is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle free to visit?
- Yes, Nelson's Ship in a Bottle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nelson's Ship in a Bottle?
- The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 9NF.