Welcome and Wellbeing workshops

Our Welcome and Wellbeing sessions offer an introduction to Royal Museums Greenwich through gallery tours, artist-led creative workshops, and lunch together in a welcoming and relaxed environment.

We warmly welcome local adult groups and charities supporting people with sanctuary-seeking backgrounds, as well as groups working with adults who have ongoing mental health support needs.

Led by experienced Artist Facilitators with a range of lived experiences, the workshops use creativity to encourage self-expression, conversation, and connection. No previous artistic experience is needed, and people of all languages and abilities are welcome. These sessions provide a safe, inclusive space to explore ideas, connect with others, and enjoy a meaningful introduction to the museum.

Group size: Up to 15 participants per group

Cost: Free

How to get involved

If you run, support, or belong to a local group or charity supporting people with sanctuary-seeking backgrounds and would like to attend one of our free sessions, please get in touch by emailing participation@rmg.co.uk.

What our participants say

'Thank you so much for a lovely visit. We had such a great time and often speak of our trip there and the painting we did.'

What our participants say

'The meditation to open and close the workshop was really soothing and calmed the space.'

What our participants say

'It was great to have a structure and such a thoughtfully facilitated workshop!'

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What’s on

Talks and tours

Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours

Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm

Adults: £16 | Members: £12

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Experiences | Space and astronomy

Mirror Moon

Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon has landed at the Royal Observatory – see and feel the lunar surface like never before

On display now

Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe

Join astrophotographer Josh Dury as he discusses the importance of protecting our view of the night sky

Friday 31 July 2026 | 6.30-8pm

£10 Adults | £9 Students

National Maritime Museum

Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Delve Deeper: Specialist tours

Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s

Thursday 13 August 2026 | 7-8.30pm

Adult: £20 | Student: £15 | Members: £10

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Talks and tours

Delve Deeper Curator Tour: A Closer Look at Sailors' Craftwork

This behind-the-scenes tour of the stores will explore the history of sailors' craftwork, from the eighteenth to the twentieth century

Thursday 13 August 2026 | 7-8.30pm

Adult: £20 | Student: £15 | Members: £10

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Events and festivals | Museum Lates

DEBUT at the Queen’s House

Come to an evening of enchanting classical music as part of DEBUT's acclaimed 'Secret Concerts' series

Thursday 3 September 2026 | VIP experience at 6pm | Classic experience at 6.30pm

Adult £35 | VIP Adult £60 (+£3 booking fee) | Adult Member £31.50 | VIP Adult Member £54

Queen's House

Courses | Astronomy courses

Intermediate Astronomy

Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich

10-week modules held on Tuesday evenings beginning 8 September and 1 December 2026 and 9 March 2027

£225 per module

National Maritime Museum

Courses | Astronomy courses

Foundation Astrophysics

A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics

10-week module held on Tuesday evenings beginning 8 September and 1 December 2026, 9 March 2027

£220 per module

National Maritime Museum

Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy with expert tutors from Royal Observatory Greenwich

Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings - see page for dates

£106

National Maritime Museum

Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astronomy Online

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course

Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 8 September 2026 and 20 April 2027

£106

Online

Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge

Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 8 September 2026, 5 January and 20 April 2027

£106

National Maritime Museum

Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Evening of Astrophotography

Come along to a panel discussion to learn more about astrophotography, and enjoy a private viewing of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 exhibition

Saturday 19 September 2026 | 6-8pm

Adults: £14 | Students and Under 25s: £10

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

Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility

Thursday 8 October 2026 | 2pm-3.30pm

Free

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Musica Antica at the Queen's House

A night of celebration with music by virtuoso female composers from 17th-century Venice and Florence

Thursday 8 October 2026 | VIP experience at 5.45pm | Performances at 6.45pm and 8.30pm

Adult: £20-£25, VIP Adult: £45 (plus £3 booking fee) | Adult Member: £18-£22.50, VIP Adult Member: £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

Talks and tours | Art and culture

Queen's House Treasures Tour with drinks on the balcony

Learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings

Select Sundays between March and October 2026 at 3.30pm

Adult: £25 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £22.50

Queen's House

Courses | Astronomy courses

An Introduction to Life in the Universe

Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life

Six-week course held on Monday evenings beginning 2 November 2026

£106

Online

Courses | Astronomy courses

Amateur astronomy for beginners

A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby

Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 3 November 2026 and 23 February 2027

£106

National Maritime Museum

Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astrophotography Online

Learn how to take images of the night sky with the Royal Observatory's online introductory astrophotography course

Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 3 November 2026, 5 January and 23 February 2027

£106

Online

Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Cutty Sark concert: Chuck Ragan

Don't miss your chance to see Chuck Ragan perform an intimate acoustic show underneath the famous tea clipper

Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 7pm-10pm

Adults: £30 | Members: £27

Cutty Sark