Come along and be inspired by world-class exhibitions and events at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Cutty Sark and the Queen's House. There's plenty to choose from for all the family - search below by museum, date or event type for something that floats your boat!
Don't miss
Planetarium shows
Date:
Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
Talks & Courses
Date:
21 June | 11am- 12.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
What's on
18 September 2018
Daytime
Younger children are invited to a different adventure every week! Come to the museum to take part in tailored...
Times: Tues in term time | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the...
Times: 18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
Talks & Courses
Explore topics at the cutting edge of modern astronomical research and the limits of human knowledge.
Times: Tuesdays, 7–9pm | 18 September – 23 October | 8 January– 12 February | 23 April - 28 May
Location:
Royal Observatory
Talks & Courses
Astronomy for absolute beginners lead by an engaging tutor and set at the home of time and space.
Times: Tuesdays, | 7pm-9pm | See dates below
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
19 September 2018
Daytime
Bring your little sailors along for songs, stories and playtime.
Times: Weds in term-time | 10–11.30am, 1.20-2.50pm
Location:
Cutty Sark
Season, Talks & Courses
RMG Curators and Conservators talk about the highlights of the collection and their work in the Queen's House...
Times: Wednesdays, 5 September to 17 October 2018 | 1–1.30 pm
Location:
Queen's House
20 September 2018
Member events
Get a first look at the four new galleries in the National Maritime Museum at this exclusive event.
Times: 20 September | 8.30am-10.30am
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Talks & Courses
The first in a lecture series about food, its contexts and histories. Dr Kaori O’Connor will explore Hawaiian...
Times: 20 September | 11am - 12.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
22 September 2018
Daytime
Be the first to explore four new galleries and take part in a weekend of workshops, talks, tours, and...
Times: 22 - 23 September | 11am - 4pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Guided tours
SOLD OUT: Join us for a free 30 minute tours of the 19th century Altazimuth Pavilion and viewing of the new...
Times: 22 and 23 September | 2pm, 2.40pm, 3.20pm, 4pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
24 September 2018
Cutty Sark Theatre, Evenings & Lates
Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe perform brand new works-in-progress aboard Cutty Sark.
Times: 22 - 24 September | Doors open 7pm | Show start 7.45pm
Location:
Cutty Sark
25 September 2018
Daytime
Younger children are invited to a different adventure every week! Come to the museum to take part in tailored...
Times: Tues in term time | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the...
Times: 18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
26 September 2018
Daytime
Bring your little sailors along for songs, stories and playtime.
Times: Weds in term-time | 10–11.30am, 1.20-2.50pm
Location:
Cutty Sark
Season, Talks & Courses
RMG Curators and Conservators talk about the highlights of the collection and their work in the Queen's House...
Times: Wednesdays, 5 September to 17 October 2018 | 1–1.30 pm
Location:
Queen's House
27 September 2018
Why have the British traditionally been reluctant to eat seaweed? This talk examines cultural attitudes to...
Times: 27 September | 11am - 12.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
29 September 2018
Member events
Discover our new galleries at the National Maritime Museum with this event for all the family.
Times: 29 September | 10.25am-11.45am, 11.40am-1.00pm, 12.55pm-2.15pm and 2.10pm-3.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Family fun
Join our Data Artist in Residence to explore data through drawing! What will you create?
Location:
The Great Map
Family fun
Journey below the water and follow the river’s currents as they discover objects in the deep and reveal their...
Times: 29 September | 2pm and 3.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Holst’s The Planets was first performed 100 years ago. But what would it sound like if created today?
Times: 29 September | 7:00pm - 8:30pm, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Royal Observatory