Research guide
Research guide M6: Animals at sea: Sources of information in the National Maritime Museum
This guide outlines the museum's collection of printed books, manuscripts and artefacts relating to animals and the sea
Members Lecture Series: Professor David Abulafia – The Boundless Sea
Hear from Professor David Abulafia about his new award-winning book The Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans
At Sea Without Tea - Read & Draw Along with Giulia the Illustrator
Join us for a read and draw along session as we read At Sea Without Tea.
Christmas Special: Smartphone Workshop
Learn how to take great photos, using just your smartphone
In-Conversation with Dr Emma Chapman - First Light: Switching on Stars at the Dawn of Time
Join astrophysicist Dr Emma Chapman, as she discusses the birth of stars and her new book, exclusively for Members
Your astronomy questions answered
A Royal Observatory astronomer answers questions from our Members
Illuminating Planets and Stars with Royal Observatory Astronomers
Learn more about two new Royal Museums Greenwich publications from our astronomers
Behind the Scenes: Textile Conservation at our Collections Centre
Discover how we look after some of the most delicate objects in our collection
History of the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum was opened by King George VI on 27 April 1937