National Maritime Museum, London

Relighting The National Maritime Museum: Conservation, Inclusion & Storytelling

The National Maritime Museum, renowned for its extensive maritime collections, sought an LED relight in key galleries and spaces to better serve its diverse audience and enhance the storytelling of its historical artefacts. The Museum has a long-standing relationship with ERCO, which began with the relighting of Cutty Sark in 2012. Continuing this partnership, together with DHA Designs, ERCO delivered a future-proof lighting solution that emphasises inclusivity, conservation, and engagement with history. The lighting project incorporates ERCO’s latest technology, including Optec and Iku luminaires, paired with the Casambi lighting control system for optimal flexibility.

David Robertson from DHA Designs reflected on the project, “DHA’s long-standing relationship with Royal Museums Greenwich has been enhanced by being able to rely on one manufacturer, ERCO, whose comprehensive range of museum-quality fixtures and control options, has allowed us to light the galleries beautifully and simplify the on-going maintenance”

ERCO’s lighting solutions have transformed the National Maritime Museum into a space where history, storytelling, and inclusivity come together, allowing visitors of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the Museum in unique and meaningful ways.