April 2011

A full programme of events for children and family visitors to the historic Greenwich National Maritime Museum (NMM) and Queen’s House (QH). For Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Peter Harrison Planetarium events please contact the Press Office on 020 8312 6790/6732/6545

April Highlights

Waterline

Travelling the world on cruise ships was for some passengers a luxury holiday filled with glamour, while for other passengers it was the start of a journey to build a new life in a new place. A series of family-friendly-themed events run throughout the Easter holidays exploring these themes, based around the Museum’s Waterline exhibition which showcases photography from the heyday of cruising.

April School Holiday Events: Monday 11–Monday 25 April 2011

Waterline Activities

Souvenir Shop

Make your own souvenir to remember a family holiday and display it in the souvenir shop. Drop-in workshop.
 
Dates: 11–25 April
Times: 11.30–13.30, 14.00–16.00
Venue: NMM – Upper Deck
Ages: suitable for all ages
Admission: Free

Parting Cheer

Cruise ship departures were major events as passengers would be gone for a long time or even be leaving forever. Imagine you are a person in a picture saying goodbye to someone, and make a package to remind them of you. Drop-in workshop.

Dates: Mon: 11, 18, 25 | Wed: 13, 20 | Fri: 15, 22 April
Times: 11.30–13.30, 14.00–16.00
Venue: NMM – Mess Deck
Ages: suitable for all ages
Admission: Free

Creative Cargo: Ideas Trolley

Discover more about the crew on cruise ships and the places people visited. Use drawing materials and handling objects to delve into the stories behind the pictures. Drop-in workshop.

Dates: Tues: 12, 19 | Thurs: 14, 21 | Sat: 23 April
Times:  11.30–13.30, 14.00–16.00
Venue: NMM – Waterline exhibition
Ages:  suitable for all ages
Admission: Free

Bunty: Shipboard Stewardess

Play deck games with Bunty and hear her stories of life onboard a 1930s cruise liner. Performance.

Dates: Tues: 12, 19 | Thurs 14, 21 April
Times: 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00
Venue: NMM – Waterline exhibition
Ages: suitable for ages 6+
Admission: Free

Memories of the 'Titanic'

Find out about the most famous cruise ship of all time and see rare and unique original documents about the Titanic. Archive session.

Dates:  Mon: 11 | Wed: 13 | Fri: 15 April
Times: 14.30
Venue: NMM – E-library
Ages: suitable for ages 6+
Admission: Free

Play Tuesdays: Cruise around the World

Explore the sights and sounds of different places and go on a world cruise through the galleries. Activities are for young children to enjoy with their family and friends. Drop-in workshop.

Dates: Tues: 12, 19 April
Times: 10.30–12.30, 13.00–15.00
Venue: NMM – Mess Deck
Ages: suitable for under-5s
Admission: Free

Weekly Events

Explore Saturdays

Meet a character from the past and take part in an exciting performance that will bring maritime history to life.
 
Dates:  2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April
Times:  12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00
Venue: NMM
Ages: suitable for ages 6+
Admission: Free

Discover Sundays

Be inspired by our maritime past and explore your personal connections to the sea. Ask staff where the activity is today.
 
Dates:  3, 10, 17, 24 April
Times:  11.30–13.30, 14.00 – 16.00
Venue: NMM
Ages: suitable for all ages
Admission: Free

Play Tuesdays

Young children can have fun with their families as they explore the Museum through making, music, dance and drama. Timed sessions; collect free tickets from the admissions desk.

Dates: 5, 26 April
Times: 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00
Venue: NMM
Ages: suitable for under-5s
Admission: Free

General Information

National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory, Greenwich and Queen’s House are open: 10.00–17.00 daily.

General admission to National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House is free. From 8 March 2011 admission to the Royal Observatory’s historic Flamsteed House, Time Galleries, Meridian Line Courtyard and Meridian Building will be £10 for adults (£7.50 concessions). Entry for children aged 15 and under is free. The £10 entry will be an annual pass (visitors are able to return as many times as they like within 12 months for no additional charge). Admission to the Royal Observatory’s Astronomy Centre which houses three state-of-the-art modern astronomy galleries is free of charge.

All events included here are free of charge to all visitors unless stated.

The Museum is located a short walk from the Cutty Sark DLR, and Maze Hill and Greenwich train stations. The closest tube stations are North Greenwich (to change to local buses) and Canary Wharf (to change to DLR), both on the Jubilee line.

For updated information prior to visit please visit our web site: http://www.rmg.co.uk or phone (020) 8858 4422.

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Issued February 2011 by the National Maritime Museum Press Office.

For further information or images please contact:
National Maritime Museum Press Office
Tel: 020 8312 6545/6732 , 07960 509 802
Email: press@rmg.co.uk