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!'

Photos from the Welcome and Wellbeing workshops

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
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
Workshops

Finding Harmony: Wellness Day

Enjoy an afternoon of singing, songwriting and wellness for the African and African-Caribbean community
Saturday 10 October 2026 | 1pm - 4.30pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Workshops | LGBTQ+

Peglar papers reading workshop

Join a series of creative reading workshops focussed on a unique historic manuscript
Thursdays 22 October 3-4.30pm and 6-8pm | 12 November 6-8pm | 14 January 6-8pm | 18 February 6-8pm | 18 March 6-8pm | 15 April 6-8pm
Free Entry
National Maritime Museum
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 | Museum Lates

Dark history and haunted tours of the Queen's House

Join us (if you dare) for an after-hours tour of the Queen's House. Who knows what you might encounter...
Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November 2026 | 5.30-7pm and 7.30-9pm
Adult: £25 | 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

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
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 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
Conferences | Maritime history

Conference - Maritime Histories from the Margins: People, Places, and Practices, 1500–Present

A two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring marginalised histories in maritime contexts from c.1500 to the present day
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 9am-5pm | Thursday 12 November, 9am-5pm
Adult: £60 | Member: £55 | Early Career Researcher/Student: £30
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Maritime history

Book launch - Black and Asian Seafarers: A Visual History

Join us as we celebrate the launch of a publication exploring Black and Asian seafarers and how they have appeared in art and photography
Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 6.30-9pm
Adults: £20 | Members: £16
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

in the dark

Step into total darkness for an immersive hour of live music unlike anything you’ve experienced before
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026 | 6.30pm and 8.30pm
£35-£80 Adults
Cutty Sark
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 1 December 2026 and 9 March 2027
£220 per module
National Maritime Museum
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 1 December 2026 and 9 March 2027
£225 per module
National Maritime Museum
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 | 7-10pm
Adults: £30 | Members: £27
Cutty Sark
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 5 January and 20 April 2027
£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 20 April 2027
£106
Online