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
Maritime Animals
Conferences & study days
Date:
25 - 27 April 2019
Location:
National Maritime Museum
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Cutty Sark Theatre, Evenings & Lates
Date:
Fri 15 March | Doors open 19.00 | Show starts 19.30
Location:
Cutty Sark
What's on
25 March 2019
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Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
26 March 2019
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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
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Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Talks & Courses
Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting edge research in space science
Times: 16th October, 16th November, 15th January, 5th February, 26th February, 26th March | 5.15-6.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Member events
We are excited to invite you to a special free screening of the new film The Vanishing at the National...
Times: Tuesday 26 March | Doors open at 6.00pm, film starts at 6.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
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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
27 March 2019
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
28 March 2019
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
29 March 2019
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
Quarantine Lift
Evenings & Lates
Join us for an atmospheric evening of site-specific storytelling with award-winning theatre makers SPECIFIQ
Times: 29 March | 8.20pm, 9pm , Times: 5 April | 7.00pm, 7.40pm, 8.20pm, 9pm , Times: 12 April | 7.00pm, 7.40pm, 8.20pm, 9pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
30 March 2019
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Family fun, Daytime
Join an exciting performance and journey bringing maritime history to life.
Times: Saturdays | 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times: Weekends, 5 January - 31 March | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
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Daytime, Talks & Courses
Drop by and chat with our Observatory Explainers who are bringing the history of astronomy to life.
Times: Weekends and holiday weekdays | 1.05–4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
31 March 2019
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Family fun, Access events
Be inspired by the sea and learn more about the Museum’s incredible collections as you take part in make and...
Times: Sundays during term time | 11.30–13.30, 14.00–16.00
Location:
National Maritime Museum
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times: Weekends, 5 January - 31 March | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
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Daytime, Talks & Courses
Drop by and chat with our Observatory Explainers who are bringing the history of astronomy to life.
Times: Weekends and holiday weekdays | 1.05–4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
1 April 2019
Orion Nebula 1000x1000
Planetarium shows
Explore the night sky in this classic guide, presented in real-time by Royal Observatory astronomer.
Times: Weekdays 4.15pm | Weekends/Holidays 11.45am, 2.00pm, 4.15pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Talks & Courses
Join us for this free Caird Library research seminar from Ben Pollitt, Caird short-term fellow. Members of...
Times: 1 April | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum