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Salons in the Queen's House: Women and maritime mapmaking in the early 19th century
Learn about the women who overcame barriers to make maps and nautical instruments with researcher Pragya Agarwal
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Night Sky Highlights - March 2026
Discover what to see in March, from the last full moon of winter to a conjunction of Venus and Saturn.
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Tours and talks at the Queen's House
Our programme of tours and talks bring the stories of the Queen's House to life, led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides
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Tours and talks at the National Maritime Museum
Uncover the wonders of our collection during these daily events
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Talks and tours at Cutty Sark
Discover stories from the fastest sailing ship of its time and the bygone era of sail during a talk or tour
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Members Christmas Party
Get in the festive spirit with us at this party exclusively for Members!
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Space race timeline
Explore and learn about the key events and achievements that shaped almost twenty years of competition between the United States and the Soviet Union
Private out-of-hours tours enquiry form
Book a private out-of-hours tour and enjoy a world-class attraction all to yourself
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Why did we stop going to the Moon?
In July 1969 humans landed on the Moon for the first time, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. But why haven't we been back since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972?