Royal Observatory onsite schools sessions
School trips, astronomer-led workshops and live planetarium shows, with offers available for every key stage
Remote copying service
Our remote scanning service is provided by Library and Archive staff at the National Maritime Museum's Caird Library
Cultural weddings
Licensed for civil ceremonies and available for marquee weddings
Quirky weddings
Capture the romance and adventure of the great age of the sail aboard one of the world’s most famous and beautiful ships ...
Venue news and faqs
Discover the latest news about our event venues and find answers to frequently asked questions
Story topic
Battle of Trafalgar timeline
How did Nelson secure a British victory against the Franco-Spanish fleet? Follow the stages of the battle to learn more
Blog post
Art under the microscope - investigating the work of Willem van de Velde the Younger
Paintings conservation can often feel like detective work, analysing tiny flecks of paint to uncover the artist's tools and techniques. But what has our team learned during the conservation of A Royal Visit to the Fleet?
Support for young people
Discover organisations that can help young people if you're experiencing low mood, stress or have worries.
LGBTQ+ histories
Explore the experiences and stories of LGBTQ+ people in our collections, and find out more about the Museum's role in helping communities find new spaces for expression
Visitor highlight
See a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Would you like to see something that is as old as the Earth and the Sun itself?