National Maritime Museum’s glass-roofed court reopening in June

The National Maritime Museum’s large glass-covered central court is to reopen in June, just over a year after it closed for repairs and maintenance.
Ocean Court in April 2025 (c) National Maritime Museum
The Ocean Court closed in March 2024 to refurbish the 25-year-old roof. Since then, more than 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing have been installed over the museum’s central courtyard, preventing overheating in warmer climates.
The museum has now confirmed that it will reop