Opening times
Opening times for Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Queen's House
Story topic
Making Waves
Stories of incredible women at sea
Story topic
Making Waves: Captain Philippa Bowden
What’s it like to work in Antarctica? Ice pilot Captain Philippa Bowden on navigating the immense frozen wilderness – and the challenges facing the region
Artist in residence: Jessie Kleemann
Jessie Kleemann is a Greenlandic Inuit artist exploring Kalaallit Inuit culture, language and relationship to land and sea
Event
Sea Shanty Festival 2026
Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea song performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper's 157th birthday
Visitor highlight
Niki Gorick: Dock Life
A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands, on display at Cutty Sark
Event
Shipkeeping Wednesdays
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we bring the art and heritage of ship care to life with shipkeeping talks and activities
Event
LGBTQ+ Family Network
A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
Work Experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Gain valuable skills with work experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich