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
School session
KS2 Maps, Charts and Globes
In this session, learners will investigate how navigation has changed, and what different maps, charts and globes can tell us
Unboxing the Universe: frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about seeing the Unboxing the Universe show at the National Maritime Museum
Event
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 awards ceremony
Discover 2026's winning and runner-up entries during an online awards ceremony
Transforming Royal Observatory Greenwich
The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian is embarking on a landmark project to make science and astronomy accessible to all
Story topic
Women artists in the Queen's House
Discover some of the contemporary works and historic pieces taking pride of place at the Queen's House
Story topic
Curators against the clock
Delve into our video series where curators are put against the clock to answer some big questions
Event
Conference - Maritime Histories from the Margins: People, Places, and Practices, 1500–Present
A two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring marginalised histories in maritime contexts from c.1500 to the present day
Blog post
Workshops on the theme of Compassion - Refugee Week 2023
See the outcome of workshops centred around Refugee Week 2023's theme of Compassion, hosted by the National Maritime Museum in partnership with Lewisham College.
Blog post
Why is this book hairy?
Take a closer look at the hairy diary of a sailor involved in one of the search expeditions to find Sir John Franklin and his crew.