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Astronomers Take Over
This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
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October half term at the Royal Observatory
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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: 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
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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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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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