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See Britain's newest polar research ship before it sets sail for the Antarctic, and discover more about polar science and climate research

Discover some of the contemporary works and historic pieces taking pride of place at the Queen's House

Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day

How do galleries move and hang artworks? Follow what happens as curators, conservators and art handlers prepare for an exciting new display at the Queen's House

Watch Star Trek (2009) in the unique venue of the Peter Harrison Planetarium, followed by a short talk from one of our astronomers

A new artwork by Linnea Maertens questions what we think we know about notorious female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. See it on display in Pirates at the National Maritime Museum

The Great Fire of London burned day and night for almost four days in 1666 until only a tiny fraction of the City remained. It came hot on the heels of the Great Plague and left the world's third largest city of the time a shadow of its former self. Was this God's judgment on wicked King Charles II?

What is the Perseid meteor shower, when does it happen and how can I see it in 2025?

How the founders of British marine painting inspired generations of artists, including J.M.W. Turner