Weekends (subject to availability)

Essential Information

Location
Date and Times Party packages: morning (10am-1pm), afternoon (2pm-5pm)
Price £510

10% discount for Members. Not a member? Join now

Ahoy! Make waves with our new and improved birthday party package.

After the renovation of Ocean Court, we are pleased to announce that birthday parties are finally making a return to the National Maritime Museum.

Make your child's birthday a memorable one by hosting their birthday party with an exclusive session at our AHOY! Children's Gallery, alongside a reserved space on our Ocean Map for food and drink.

We are now taking enquiries for our new package, with bookings starting from 1 September 2025.

If you are interested, please contact us via the online enquiry form as early as possible, as we have limited capacity and the parties have been popular in the past.

Please refer to our frequently asked questions for more information.

Our party packages

Morning party package: 10am-1pm 

10am: arrival

10.15am-11am: AHOY! session

11am-1pm: Ocean Map picnic area reservation

Afternoon party package: 2pm-5pm  

2pm: arrival

2.15pm-3pm: AHOY! session

3pm-5pm: Ocean Map picnic area reservation 

Prices

£510 for a 45-minute exclusive slot in the AHOY! gallery and two hours in a reserved space on the Ocean Map picnic area.

You will have a dedicated Birthday Host to look after you on the day. We will also offer a site visit beforehand to go through any questions you may have and ensure the day runs smoothly.

Enquire now

What’s On

Family fun

Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum

Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
Every Saturday
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
Monthly: Next date 20 Sept | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Play Tuesdays

Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
£4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

LGBTQ+ Family Network

A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
Next date: Saturday 20th September
Free
Other
Family fun

Discover Sundays

Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities
Term time Sundays | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Ship Mates

Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

October half term family activities at the Queen's House

Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this October half term
19 October – 30 October 2025 | See page for times
Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities
Queen's House
Family fun

October half term at Cutty Sark

Join us on board the famous tea clipper this October half term for some family fun!
25 October – 31 October 2025 | Selected times
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Family fun

October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum

Come along for fun family craft workshops and storytelling themed around myths and legends!
Sunday 26 October - Sunday 2 November 2025
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Polar Day

Get ready for a brrr-illiant day of polar science for families at the National Maritime Museum
Saturday 29 November 2025 | 11am-4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum