Welcome to the National Maritime（海洋） Museum！

The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world，with over two million items in its collections. Twenty galleries display some of the finest sea affairs in historic buildings，which were formerly a school for the sons of seamen.

Opening times

10：00-17：00 Winter hours

10：00-18：00 Summer hours

Last admission （允许进入）is thirty minutes before closing. Smoking is not allowed in the museum. Eating and drinking are only allowed in the designated areas. Photography and video are not permitted inside the building.

Bookings

Our Central Booking Group handles all group visit enquiries（需求）, from schools, group organizers and tour operators.

Education and Interpretation （解说）

Schools‘ programs operate in term-time. Programs of talks，tours，work-shops，storytelling，living history and interpretation are run throughout the year，especially at weekends and during school holidays.

E-library

Facilities（设备） are provided for electronic access to the museum’s collections. Please ask a member of staff（员工） for directions to the nearest terminals. These facilities are also available from the comfort of your own home.

1. This passage mainly tells us _____ the museum.

　 A. the way to get to　　　　　　　 B. the purpose to build

　 C. a brief introduction to　　　　　 D. a detailed description of

2. Which of the following is certainly forbidden according to the passage？

　 A. Trying to enter the museum after 5：00 p.m.

　 B. Taking pictures in front of the museum.

　 C. Talking loudly when you enjoy the collections.

　D. Eating and drinking wherever you are.