Story topic
Museum pests: what are they and how do we stop them?
Protecting the collections is one of the most important jobs at Royal Museums Greenwich. But what exactly are the dangers?
Learning resource
Museum as Muse
Resources and project case study for secondary and post 16 drama teachers
Antarctica 2020 schools project
Polar scientists, artists and school children join forces to create a message for Antarctica. What would your message be?
Story topic
The Herschel family and the Royal Observatory
Meet the Herschels, a remarkable family of amateur astronomers
Story topic
Caroline Herschel: the first paid female astronomer
Caroline discovered eight comets, revised Flamsteed's Star Catalogue, and became the first paid female astronomer in history
Story topic
Photometry - how bright are the stars?
How and, more importantly, why do we measure the brightness of stars?
Research guide
Research guide C9: The Merchant Navy: First World War
This guide outlines the main sources for researching the activities of merchant ships and their crews during the First World War
Research guide
Research guide C8: The Merchant Navy: Wrecks, losses and casualties
This guide outlines some ways in which you can trace information about merchant shipping wrecks, losses and casualties