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Interesting facts about Venus

Did you know that Venus is upside down? Expand your mind with these top eight facts about Venus, the planet.

Practitioners in Residence: Griffi & Rosie

Learn more about Royal Museums Greenwich’s current practitioners in residence

Community Garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Come and help out at our green space in Kidbrooke - a garden designed for our local community

International Talk Like a Pirate Weekend

To coincide with the major exhibition Pirates, the National Maritime Museum, London will be celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day on the weekend of 19 September 2025 – 21 September 2025.

Own a piece of maritime history with the Cutty Sark Heritage Collection

Imagine the opportunity to own and touch authentic pieces from one of history's most celebrated ships

Members' Lecture: Venus and Jupiter’s Close Encounter

Join one of our Royal Observatory astronomers online to learn about Venus and Jupiter's close encounter

Auctioning abolition: Slaving vessels and their afterlives in West Africa

Join us for a free online talk by Richard Anderson

Birthday parties enquiries

If you'd like to hold a children's birthday at the National Maritime Museum, please complete an enquiry form

Alone at sea: Donald Crowhurst and the story of solo yacht racing

The Mercy starring Colin Firth portrays Donald Crowhurst's tragic attempt to sail around the world single-handedly in the first race of its kind. Maritime specialist Jeremy Michell sheds light on the perils of sailing alone, the progress of yacht racing, and the importance of remembering failure.

A matter of 'good usage': towards a new interpretation of the 1797 fleet mutinies at Spithead and the Nore

Join us for a free online talk about the largest mutinies in the history of the Royal Navy