Event
Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe
Join astrophotographer Josh Dury as he discusses the importance of protecting our view of the night sky
Event
Windrush Day 2026
A day of creative workshops, informative talks and discussion to explore the significance of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush and the legacies of the Windrush generation
Story topic
Inspiring architecture at the Queen's House
Refined, stylish, revolutionary – the white cube of the Queen's House influenced centuries of British architecture
Story topic
History of the Queen's House
The centre of Greenwich for hundreds of years, the beautiful Queen's House has also been at the heart of royal life
Visitor highlight
Great Hall Ceiling
Admire Turner Prize winner Richard Wright's elegant response to the geometric beauty of the Queen’s House
Image licensing
Explore the world's greatest source of historical maritime images
Event
Summer holidays at the Queen's House
Join us at the Queen's House for a range of fun activities for families during the summer break
Research guide
Research guide: The Challenger Expedition (1872-1876)
Sources for research into the Challenger Expedition, including journals and manuscripts written by officers and crewmembers
Research guide
Research guide V5: African Caribbean family history
This guide informs how records in the Caird Library and Archive at the National Maritime Museum can be used to support African Caribbean family history research