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    Cutty Sark Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Adult: £22 | Child: £11 Members go free
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    Royal Observatory Open daily 10am-5pm until 2 November Last entry 4pm Adult: £24 | Child: £12 Members go free
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    Diwali at the National Maritime Museum Lantern parades, dance performances and rangoli workshops: celebrate the Festival of Lights in Greenwich
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    ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 winners Take a look at the winning images in the world's biggest space photography competition
    Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar': a maligned masterpiece? J.M.W. Turner's vast naval scene is a treasure of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection, but why was it so controversial when it was unveiled in 1824?
    Dog that dived to the bottom of the ocean surfaces at the National Maritime Museum A toy that journeyed to the very bottom of the ocean has been donated to the National Maritime Museum.
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Research guide
Research guide: LGBTQ+ history
This research guide covers why we research LGBTQ+ history, what's available in our archive, library and collections, and research by our Queer History Club members
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Practitioners in Residence: Griffi & Rosie
Artists Griffi & Rosie explored the experiences of the Windrush generation, as part of a residency at Royal Museums Greenwich
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Making Waves: Captain Philippa Bowden
What’s it like to work in Antarctica? Ice pilot Captain Philippa Bowden on navigating the immense frozen wilderness – and the challenges facing the region
Reasons to donate
Making a donation ensures the preservation of your history and the collection’s exciting future.
Commemorative giving
Commemorate or celebrate the life of someone special at Royal Museums Greenwich
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A passion for airships
Learn more about one of the world's leading airship pilots, Squadron Leader Thomas Philip York-Moore.
Case Study - Mutti's Deceptively Simple experience at Queen's House with Jellybean Creative
Read about Mutti's award winning immersive dining experience 'Deceptively Simple' at Queen's House, in partnership with Jellybean Creative. Let us take you behind the scenes of exactly how this event came together. 
Community projects and partnerships
Our community projects and partnerships explore themes such as identity and belonging, and encourage responses to our collections
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Find out about our work with schools, young people and communities in Greenwich and beyond
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The ship's biscuit
The ship's biscuit, also known as hard tack, was an important part of the sailor'ssea diet before the introduction of canned foods
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