Welcome to the Maritime Home Learning page! Whether you want to watch videos with characters on board Cutty Sark, learn how to write a captivating story or have a go at making your own film, we have lots of activities and resources to inspire, educate and entertain.
Life at Sea
Learn about life on board ship, meet crew members of the Cutty Sark and take part in learning activities
Cutty Sark – Meet the crew (KS1-2)
Click on the characters below to hear them talk about their work
Could you be Cutty Sark's new captain?
Our Cutty Sark Learning resources are designed with the help of teachers for primary school children. Activities include:
- Writing a letter from ship to shore
- Keeping a ship’s log
- Designing your own figurehead
- Practical science activities based on what makes the ship go.
Sea Stories (KS1-2)
Find out about some of the world's explorers, seafarers and pirates and learn how to write your own tale inspired by the sea
Creative Collections (KS2-4)
Channel your creativity and be inspired by the collections at Royal Museums Greenwich
Life at the Museum
Learn how to create your very own museum, and watch videos to discover the different types of jobs at Royal Museums Greenwich
Keep exploring
Discover learning resources and activities from the astronomy education team at the Royal Observatory.