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Experimental Saturdays brings people together at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for workshops that spark conversation, creativity and connection
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This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
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Night sky highlights - May 2026
May’s night sky brings a rare blue moon, meteors from Halley’s Comet, and a strange galactic hamburger. We’ll also explore Coma Berenices and use it to find star clusters and distant galaxies.
Making Waves: Dr Dawn Wright
Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet
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Remembering the Sea Empress oil spill
Cliff Benson reflects on how efforts to save oiled sea birds inspired a lifetime's dedication to wildlife protection
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How does the UK respond to a maritime emergency?
If a ship runs into trouble in UK territorial waters, an individual known as ‘SOSREP’ is often one of the first to be notified. Who are they, and how do they help prevent disaster at sea?
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Sea Empress oil spill – 30 years on
Explore the legacy of the Sea Empress oil spill, and meet the people working to prevent disaster at sea today
Schools livestream: Dive into the Collections – Globes with Tim May
A brand new livestream event for schools. Dive into the collection at Royal Museums Greenwich an explore Globes with curator, Tim May.
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Rhythm!
The National Maritime Museum's vibrant dance festival, inspired by the ocean and movement
Transforming Royal Observatory Greenwich
The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian is embarking on a landmark project to make science and astronomy accessible to all
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Foundation Astrophysics
A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
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Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House: Trinity Laban Chamber Choir
Visit the Queen's House for an exquisite evening of chamber music
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Space-themed gallery ‘Astronomers Take Over’ to open at the National Maritime Museum
Includes a Planetarium, with live astronomer presented shows, and a science learning space.
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