March 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.

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:  5, 12, 19, 26 March
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: 6, 13, 20, 27 March
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.

Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March
Times: 10.30, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00
Venue: NMM
Ages: Suitable for under-5s
Admission: Timed sessions; collect free tickets from the admissions desk

General Information

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

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 January 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