Check out all our upcoming exclusive member events below. We email all Members with the latest news and exclusive events. If you haven't had a message from us, register your email to get updates straight to your inbox. Sign up What’s On Exclusive events for members. Talks and tours | Member events Flamsteed lecture: Are We Alone? Are we the only technologically advanced beings in the Universe? Find out in this talk by Dr Robin Catchpole. Monday 11 December 2023 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm Free | Flamsteed Astronomy Society Members only National Maritime Museum Family fun | Christmas Members' crafting: Christmas stars Join us for a special Christmas themed craft workshop Sunday 17 December 2023 | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events New Members' Tour Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides Various dates | 11am - 12pm Free | Booking essential National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Finding horror in the white spaces with Ally Wilkes Find out about the real-life - and terrifying - Antarctic expeditions and tales of the supernatural which inspired author Ally Wilkes Thursday 25 January 2024 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Members' Saturday Super Store Tour Members are invited behind the scenes to explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in this exclusive free tour Saturday 3 February 2024 | 1.30pm - 2.30pm Free for Members – booking required Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Members' lecture series - Space Hear from a host of fascinating experts as part of our ongoing in-conversation series covering topics regarding space. Members lecture: James Webb Space Telescope - one year on What can we learn from the first images taken by this pioneering telescope? Watch back in this lecture from Royal Observatory astronomer Dr Greg Brown. Life on Mars? In Conversation with Paul Meacham Hear all about the ExoMars project aiming to reach Mars and learn more about one of our nearest neighbours In-Conversation with Dr Emma Chapman - First Light: Switching on Stars at the Dawn of Time Join astrophysicist Dr Emma Chapman, as she discusses the birth of stars and her new book, exclusively for Members Members lecture series | Astronomy and Astrophotography Watch our exclusive series of lectures for members exploring the wonders of the night sky Members' lecture series - Maritime Discover more from experts as part of our ongoing in-conversation series covering maritime topics and themes. Members' lecture: All Hands On Deck with Will Sofrin Watch back this Members' lecture about a perilous journey around America. Members Lecture Series: The Battle of Trafalgar with Dan and Peter Snow Join historians Peter and Dan Snow and they discuss the Battle of Trafalgar in the style of their 2007 hit show 20th Century Battlefields The Terror: Exploring the Arctic and the truth behind the TV series How much of the TV show The Terror was based on historical accounts? Find out with senior curator Dr Claire Warrior Members Lecture Series: Professor David Abulafia – The Boundless Sea Hear from Professor David Abulafia about his new award-winning book The Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans Madhouse at the End of the Earth: In Conversation with Julian Sancton Discover more about a harrowing, survival story of an early polar expedition that went terribly wrong, with the ship frozen in ice and the crew trapped inside for the entire sunless, Antarctic winter Members' lecture: The Coal Black Sea by Stuart Heaver Watch back this Members' lecture about three Royal Navy armoured cruisers sunk by a German U-boat in the southern North Sea Rising Waters of Venice Discover how the works of Canaletto are being used in contemporary research about Venice Fathoms: The World in the Whale Discover more about the amazing world of whales, in this exclusive Members' talk Behind the scenes at the Museum Members receive insight to our collections and exhibitions. Rewatch some of our past events where you can see what goes on behind the scenes. Behind the Scenes: Textile Conservation at our Collections Centre Discover how we look after some of the most delicate objects in our collection Exposure: Lives at Sea - members' preview Enjoy an exclusive first look inside the new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Night at the Museum Explore the National Maritime Museum after dark with curator Dr Rob Blythe and Dr Aaron Jaffer Tudors to Windsors: In discussion with the curators Delve into our new exhibition with its curators. Royal Observatory Illuminates Royal Observatory Greenwich Illuminates: Moons and Aurorae Watch back this Members' lecture about moons and aurorae with astronomers Anna Ross and Bryony Lanigan Royal Observatory Greenwich Illuminates: Space Exploration Learn from a Royal Observatory Astronomer about how we've been exploring our universe. Illuminating Planets and Stars with Royal Observatory Astronomers Learn more about two new Royal Museums Greenwich publications from our astronomers Members' Autumn 2021 lecture season Behind the Lens of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Hear from our astronomers about some of the shortlisted images from this year's competition. Robotic adventures on Mars – tales from the Perseverance Rover Hear about the Perseverance's rover's first few months on Mars. Tudors in Love Why did Henry VIII marry six times? Why did Anne Boleyn have to die? Why did Elizabeth I’s courtiers hail her as a goddess come to earth? Samuel Pepys and the Strange Wrecking of the Gloucester Learn more about the sinking of the HMS Gloucester in 1682, the most controversial and significant shipwreck of the 17th century. Family favourites Our smaller Members can join the fun with exclusive workshops, storytelling and Q&A sessions with astronomers. At Sea Without Tea - Read & Draw Along with Giulia the Illustrator Join us for a read and draw along session as we read At Sea Without Tea. Members Family Day: Ted's Great Space Adventure Welcome to our first ‘virtual’ Members’ Family Day! We’re blasting into space with Ted, the star of planetarium show ‘Ted’s Space Adventure’ Your astronomy questions answered A Royal Observatory astronomer answers questions from our Members A personal tour of Cutty Sark with Captain Woodget: member exclusive Explore the famous sailing ship in the company of its legendary captain Christmas Special: Smartphone Workshop Learn how to take great photos, using just your smartphone Play Tuesdays Get 50% off our weekly online adventure for under-5s Member benefits From discounts to free Planetarium shows, even if you can't visit us in person, there's so much to explore Get discounts on our online events Check the latest events and make sure to select member tickets where available for the best deal Enjoy free virtual planetarium shows Out of this world stargazing and astronomy shows for the whole family The Wave Download the latest issue of The Wave, the magazine for members of Royal Museums Greenwich