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A Very Curious Christmas book cover

We're giving away a signed copy of CBeebies' presenter Maddie Moate's new book A Very Curious Christmas.

How to enter

To enter, all you need to do is purchase a Family Gift Membership between 00.01am on 1 December and 11.59pm on 17 December 2023. 

You'll then be automatically placed into the draw for your chance to win.

Terms and conditions

Open to all UK residents aged 16 or over, excluding employees of the Promoters, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. Proof of eligibility must be provided upon request.

The winner will be chosen at random and will be informed via email on 18 December 2023. Once mailing address is confirmed, the prize will be sent to you via Royal Mail. There are no cash alternative or prize replacements.

What’s on

Talks and tours | Member events

Members' treasures tours

Explore the treasures of the National Maritime Museum with one of our expert guides
Friday 19 June, Saturday 18 July, Tuesday 11 August and Sunday 20 September 2026 | 11am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Experiences | Member events

Members' summer party

Celebrate the summer with us in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum
Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 6.30-8.30pm
£5 per ticket
Queen's House
Workshops | Member events

Members' solar observing

Learn how to view the Sun safely using special solar telescopes with the Flamsteed Astronomy Society
Tuesday 7 July and Thursday 6 August 2026 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
Free for Members
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' lecture: The aristocrat, the able seaman and the tragedy of Titanic

Join writer Angela Young as she tells the story of two courageous Titanic survivors
Tuesday 21 July | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Member events

Discover our Ocean Map

Explore our Ocean Map with a curator in this event for children
Tuesday 11 and Tuesday 18 August 2026 | 10.30-11am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Member events

Members' craft workshop

Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members
Saturday 12 September and Saturday 21 November 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' lecture: the most important naval officer you’ve never heard of

Join author Alan Harper as he recounts the extraordinary life of Royal Navy warrant officer Greenvile Collins, the subject of his book Master & Cartographer
Tuesday 15 September | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

Anniversary Celebration at the Queen's House

Ten years on from the major reopening of the Queen's House, come and celebrate the making of a 'House of Delights' for the 21st century with a special programme of events
Thursday 8 October, Saturday 10 October, Sunday 11 October and Thursday 22 October 2026 | Various times
Tickets from £0-£40
Queen's House
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

In conversation with Richard Wright: celebrating 10 years of the Great Hall ceiling

Hear first-hand about the ideas, craftsmanship, and legacy behind this spectacular ceiling installation
Thursday 22 October 2026 | Doors open at 6.30pm | In conversation at 7pm
Adult £25 | Students £22.50
Queen's House