Blog post
The sex life of Samuel Pepys
Curator Kristian Martin looks at the notorious sex life of the famous diarist Samuel Pepys.
Story topic
South African star myths
Angry girls, giraffes, rhinos and men with shining armpits. The stars seen through the eyes of traditional South African societies.
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Capturing connections – Kingdom of this World: Triptych
Artist Leah Gordon reveals the influences behind Kingdom of this World: Triptych, a series of photographic portraits on display in the Queen’s House
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The peoples of the Pacific: on the 'front line' of climate change
What is the impact of global change change on Pacific communities? And what should the global response be when a person’s homeland is literally ‘going under’?
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.
Event
International Slavery Remembrance Day
Explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition at the National Maritime Museum and Queen's House
Talk Like a Pirate Day: Terms & Conditions
Take a photo of yourself in your finest pirate gear, share it with us, and be in with a chance of winning a chest full of maritime treasures
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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
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Space and astronomy highlights in 2025
What's worth looking up for in 2025? Discover this year's must-see moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
Independent researchers
If you are unable to visit the Museum, please see our list of independent researchers who can carry out the research for you