Visitor highlight
Pigott Family Gallery: Tudor and Stuart Seafarers
From debt to fortune: discover the emergence of a maritime nation at the National Maritime Museum
Samuel Pepys and the Strange Wrecking of the Gloucester
Learn more about the sinking of the HMS Gloucester in 1682, the most controversial and significant shipwreck of the 17th century.
Our collections: fine art collection
One of the most significant art collections in Britain
Conservation Student Placements
Find out about student placements in the Conservation and Preservation Department
AMAT Telescope Appeal
In 2017, we began the transformation of the Royal Observatory
Reasons to donate
Making a donation ensures the preservation of your history and the collection’s exciting future.
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Cutty Sark Easter holidays
Climb aboard Cutty Sark and enjoy sea shanties, live performances and fantastic family activities across the Easter holidays
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Salons in the Queen's House: Miniatures from Mughal India to Jamaica
In this free lunchtime talk, hear art historian Damiët Schneeweisz talk about a portrait miniature of Zeenat Mahal, on display at the Queen’s House
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Salons in the Queen's House: Diving into the Past
In this free lunchtime talk, hear researcher Taibah Al-Fagih talk about the legacy of pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf through Alan Villiers’ photography