Black History Month

Special talks and tours, artist Q&As and celebrations of Black communities past and present: see what's on this October at the Queen's House

Plan your visit

How to book

The Queen's House is free to visit. We recommend booking tickets online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit, but you can normally also turn up on the day.

Use the booking calendar to select your visit date and entry time, then select the number of tickets you require and click 'Add to basket'. Your tickets will be sent to you by email once you've completed your booking.

As well as our free galleries, the Queen's House also hosts a number of special exhibitions and new displays throughout the year. These are included as part of your entry ticket.

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Eat and drink

The nearest places to eat and drink are in the National Maritime Museum, just two minutes' walk from the Queen's House.

The Parkside Café is a bright and airy space at the National Maritime Museum, with expansive views of Greenwich Royal Park. There is plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Grab a hot or cold drink, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes - perfect for a picnic in the park.

Eating and drinking in Greenwich

Maps and audio guides

Download a free map to help guide you round the historic buildings. A range of audio guides are also available to help you make the most of your visit.

Find an audio guide

Shop

Find the perfect gift for art lovers, from books and prints to royal souvenirs and keepsakes. Visit us on site or shop online.

Shop online

Find the perfect print

Accessibility

Find useful information about facilities and access at the Queen's House, including guidance for disabled visitors coming to any of our sites.

The Queen's House has received the Autism Friendly Award 2023

Find out more

Logo of the National Autistic Society featuring the written name and a circular multi-coloured shape
House closures

Occasionally some areas of the Queen's House will be closed for private events or in order to care for the building and objects on display. Find a list of upcoming Queen's House closures here.

Tickets and Opening

Free entry

Open daily

10am-5pm

 

  • Greenwich Station
  • Cutty Sark DLR
  • Maze Hill Station
  • Greenwich Pier

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What’s On

Find upcoming events, exhibitions and talks at the Queen's House.

Black History Month talks at the Queen's House
Talks and tours | Black History Month

Black History Month talks at the Queen's House

A special programme of tours and workshops celebrating Black History Month
Sunday 6 October 2024 | 10.45am - 4pm
Free
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Lunchtime Concerts
Events and festivals

Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
Select weekdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
Free, drop in
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Salons in the Queen’s House
Talks and tours

Salons in the Queen’s House

See the Queen’s House and its collections in a new light with this series of free lunchtime talks exploring art, architecture, history and our contemporary culture
Alternate Wednesdays | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
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Resilience: Black History Month
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Resilience: Black History Month

'Resilience' at the Queen's House seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice
Friday 18 October | 6 - 9.30pm
Pay what you can: £0, £5, £10
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Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House

Join us for a night of chamber music performed by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Friday 25 October 2024 | 7.30pm-8.30pm
Adult: £16, Members: £14.40, Child: £8
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October half term at the Queen's House
Family fun

October half term at the Queen's House

Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this October half term
28 October - 2 November 2024 | See page for times
Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities
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Queen's House characters
Family fun

Queen's House characters

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
28, 30 October and 1 November 2024 | See below | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
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Salons in the Queen's House: Architectures of Empire
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Architectures of Empire

In this free lunchtime talk, hear Assistant Curator Vittoria Cervini talk about the architectural and imperial afterlives of the Queen’s House
Wednesday 30 October | 1pm-1.45pm
Free
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Salons in the Queen's House: Provocation in Porcelain
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Provocation in Porcelain

In this free lunchtime talk in the Queen’s House, hear artist Victoria Burgher talk about the colonial legacies materialised in ceramics
Wednesday 13 November | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
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Evening concerts at the Queen's House
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Evening concerts at the Queen's House

A night of music featuring Mezzo-soprano Sofia Bagulho and harpist Lucia Foti
Friday 29 November 2024 | 7.30-8.30pm
Adult: £16 | Child: £8
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BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the portraits in the Queen's House
Friday 6 December 2024 | 1.30pm-2.30pm
Free
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Entry to the Queen's House is free, but you must have a ticket to visit. Book online to guarantee entry. For full tickets and prices click here.

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