Visitor highlight
Ocean Court at the National Maritime Museum
Explore the ocean. Play in the National Maritime Museum's largest indoor space. Discover what really powers our planet
Story topic
Pollution in the River Thames: a history
Lifeline, water source, sewer – follow the murky history of London's relationship with the River Thames
Event
World Knot Tying Day
Join us on board Cutty Sark to celebrate knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!
Event
Cutty Sark concert: Fairport Convention
Don't miss your chance to see Fairport Convention underneath the copper hull of Cutty Sark - this will be a night not to be missed!
Event
Shadows on the Atlantic: curating new perspectives on colonial maritime history
Join us for a free online talk exploring the creation of the new ‘Shadows on the Atlantic’ gallery at the Dutch National Maritime Museum
Event
Salons in the Queen's House: Visualising the Invisible in Jacqueline Bishop’s Collage Histories
In this free lunchtime talk art historian Dr. Freya Gowrley will explore the artistic potential of collage for telling colonial histories
Event
Sea Shanty Festival 2025
Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea song performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper's 156th birthday
Event
Charlie Connelly - Attention All Shipping
Charlie Connelly's hilarious one-man show brings the legendary shipping forecast vividly to life
Event
The Good Pirate
Step aboard Cutty Sark for a variety show centred around piracy, mythology and the sea – with an LGBTQ+ twist
Event
Heritage Open Days
Celebrate England's largest festival of history and culture this September at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre