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    Cutty Sark
    Cutty Sark Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Adult: £22 | Child: £11 Members go free
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    National Maritime Museum Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Free entry Booking recommended
    Free Queen's House
    Queen's House Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Free entry Booking recommended
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    Royal Observatory Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Adult: £24 | Child: £12 Members go free
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    ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
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    The Queen's House Ice Rink Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London
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    Pirates Explore the myth, discover the truth: last chance to see Pirates at the National Maritime Museum!
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    Life on board a container ship – in pictures Artist Zoe Childerley is embarking on a project with the National Maritime Museum to bring experiences of modern seafarers to light. How did she find her first voyage on board a container ship?
    The hidden details in Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar' Discover some of the intricacies within J.M.W. Turner’s monumental artwork, on display at the Queen’s House
    Space and astronomy highlights in 2026 What should you keep your eyes on the skies for in 2026? Discover this year's standout moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
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    Caird Library Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum
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Does Jupiter have rings?
Learn more about Jupiter’s faint rings, which are likely from meteor bombardment of its moons sending material into space
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How far away is the Moon?
What is the distance between the Earth and the Moon? Is the answer as simple as you might think?
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How long is a day on Mars?
Find out how we measure time on the Red Planet, and what to expect in a Martian calendar year
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Interesting facts about tea
Tea might be known as England's national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts?
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Queens of the Queen’s House
Find out who the Queen's House was built for, and learn more about the female rulers who left their mark on Greenwich's royal villa
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Who was Queen Anne?
Who was Queen Anne and who were her Favourites?
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