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Maritime London gallery
Discover how life on the River Thames has evolved in the past 300 years at the National Maritime Museum's Maritime London gallery
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See the Charles Hare uniform
An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum
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Water and the sea in Shakespeare's plays
Explore how water and the sea seeps into Shakespeare's works with the National Maritime Museum
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Night sky highlights - May 2026
May’s night sky brings a rare blue moon, meteors from Halley’s Comet, and a strange galactic hamburger. We’ll also explore Coma Berenices and use it to find star clusters and distant galaxies.
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Women artists in the Queen's House
Discover some of the contemporary works and historic pieces taking pride of place at the Queen's House
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The nautical origins of everyday phrases
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
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Moving masterpieces: behind the scenes at the Queen's House
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