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Members' Lecture: The Battle of Trafalgar at the Queen’s House
Celebrate Trafalgar Day with us and hear from art curator Katherine Gazzard on the history and symbolism of this awe-inspiring naval scene
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World Knot Tying Day
Join us on board Cutty Sark to celebrate knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!
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October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum
Come along for fun family craft workshops and storytelling themed around myths and legends!
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Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to Pirates at the National Maritime Museum this weekend and come dressed as a pirate for the chance to win some amazing treasures!
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BSL Tour: Amazing Animals in Maritime History
Join historian and guide John Wilson at the National Maritime Museum, for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour about remarkable animals
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BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the portraits in the Queen's House
Press release
National Maritime Museum to hold ‘Illuminate’, a celebration of Diwali curated by CommonGround&
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich will celebrate Diwali with a public festival titled ‘Illuminate’ on 25 October 2025. Diwali is an annual celebration in the Hindu calendar, and variations of the festival are also observed in the Jain and Sikh faiths. The National Maritime Museum celebrates the festival annually to encourage visitors to engage with other cultures and families, and learn more about the South Asian items in the Museum’s collection. Mehala Ford, founder of South Asian arts platform CommonGround&, will return for the third time to curate the Museum’s celebration. The day will include performances, creative workshops, storytelling and a lantern parade around Greenwich Park.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich announces ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 winner
The overall winner of Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 is The Andromeda Core by photographers Weitang Liang, Qi Yang and Chuhong Yu.