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Uncover the often-forgotten life of John Franklin's first wife, Eleanor Anne Porden, with author Sam Pope

Join Dr Richard Blakemore as we delve deeper into 'pirate commonwealths' and how they affected empires, politics and piracy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries

Join us for a free online talk by Richard Anderson

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

Discover what to see in the night sky this July, including two magnificent nebulae in Cygnus, Mercury at its best, and more!

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail

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.

Our more relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with autism

Take a pit stop during your exploration of Greenwich at one of our cafés