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Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 

To mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 2026, the National Maritime Museum will unveil a special temporary display showcasing what may be one of the earliest British reports of American independence. Opening on 15 June, this free temporary display will give visitors the opportunity to view this remarkable manuscript up close, shedding light on the speed, complexity, and impact of transatlantic communication during the American Revolution.

The National Maritime Museum will host the annual Caribbean Takeover on 25 July, a free, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean culture, history and heritage for visitors of all ages, curated in collaboration with the Caribbean Social Forum.

Utilising topographical data from NASA, the two metre sculpture will be on display at the Royal Observatory

The Pitcairn Register will go on display on Friday 1 May at the Norfolk Island Museum Trust.

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2026, the National Maritime Museum is publishing a new illustrated book, The Ocean Map, and hosting a free festival inviting families to explore the wonders of the ocean. Written by Aimee Mook, ocean expert and Museum curator, the book is published on 4 June 2026 and presents the ocean as a single, connected system using the Spilhaus projection. It guides readers through deep ocean trenches, glaciers, coral reefs, wind farms, shipping canals and other natural and human made features. Illustrated throughout, the book provides clear explanations of ocean processes, habitats, biodiversity, climate and renewable energy. The Ocean Map draws on the Museum’s work in ocean literacy, encouraging readers to see the world from an ocean first point of view. Written for younger audiences as well as anyone beginning to explore ocean science, the book highlights how people and animals rely on the ocean, and how scientists study this vast, interconnected environment. Locations featured include the Challenger Deep, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Great Barrier Reef, the Suez and Panama Canals, and Thwaites Glacier.