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Pirates: fact or fiction?
From buried treasure to walking the plank, how much of what we think we know about pirates is really true?
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Partial solar eclipse LIVE
Watch back our livestream from March 2025, when the Moon hid around 40% of the Sun
Caird Library
Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum
Visiting Royal Museums Greenwich - frequently asked questions
Find advice on booking tickets and answers to our most common queries
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Queen's House Ice Rink
The most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London
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Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked
The Moon landings were faked. Apollo 11 didn't happen. Humans never set foot on the Moon. Heard all this before?
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Meteor shower guide 2026
Want to see shooting stars? Check the key dates for major meteor showers in the UK in 2026, and how to see them in the night sky
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Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s.
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Redeem your voucher for Royal Museums Greenwich
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HMS Beagle
HMS Beagle was a Royal Navy ship, famed for taking English naturalist Charles Darwin on his first expedition around the world in 1831