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Does Jupiter have rings?
Learn more about Jupiter’s faint rings, which are likely from meteor bombardment of its moons sending material into space
Visitor highlight
River of Hope
Artworks created by children for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
Practitioner in Residence: Serge Attukwei Clottey
Learn more about the multidisciplinary artist's work while practitioner in residence at Royal Museums Greenwich in 2022
Sign up to Young Creatives - Shaping Space
Join us during the second week of the summer holidays for a three day creative extravaganza within the museum.
Research guide
History of the Royal Observatory and the Astronomers Royal
This guide looks at sources for research into the history of the Royal Observatory.
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Why conservation photography matters
Human activity has caused significant damage to the world’s ocean and marine life. Photographer Octavio Aburto documents the vital changes local communities in Mexico have made to conserve ocean resources
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Life beneath the waves – conservation photographer Jennifer Adler
Conservation photographer Jennifer Adler reveals the photos, dives and projects that give her hope for the future of our ocean
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What is longitude?
Find out what longitude is and what makes it so hard to measure
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What are watches on board ship?
Life at sea meant short bursts of work followed by short periods of rest, these four-hour long segments of the day are called watches.
Press release
National Maritime Museum to Mark 75th Anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush’s Arrival in Britain with Two Days of Celebration
The National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023 with two days of activities on 22 and 24 June 2023.