Story topic
Who were Anne Bonny and Mary Read?
What do we really know about the notorious pirate duo, and how have later accounts shaped our perception of female pirates?
The extraordinary life of Grace O'Malley
Discover the story of the pioneering 16th-century pirate and seafarer – and her surprising links to Greenwich
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Artemis Programme: what you need to know about NASA’s Moon missions
NASA's Artemis missions aim to land humans on the Moon again, create a lunar base, and lay the groundwork for a future trip to Mars
Story topic
When does spring start?
Blooming daffodils, warmer weather or the Sun's position in the sky – how do we define the beginning of spring?
Event
Warrior Women: A Story of the Sivaganga Kingdom
Join us for this talk as we journey into the heart of the Sivaganga Kingdom in the 18th century, a once prosperous kingdom in Southern India, to uncover stories of warrior women.
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Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a whole host of Lunar New Year activities and performances
National Maritime Museum
Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today
Blog post
The ice trade: a cold business
In this blog we explore how our ancestors obtained ice in an age before widespread domestic refrigeration.
Self-guided school visits
Key information for school groups visiting our sites independently