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Type Talks and tours
Location
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Date and Times Saturday 6 April 2024 | 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Prices Free for Members – booking required

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In this exclusive free tour of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, gain an insight into the treasures of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection.

You'll come face to face with intriguing stories relating to the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions and naval battles, as well as some lesser-known narratives.

Our specialist tour guides will lead you through a sprinkling of the 2.5 million objects and archives we have across our sites.

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