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  • Exhibitions

    • Exhibitions | Maritime history

      Pirates
      Explore the myth, discover the truth: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum is now open
      Open daily until 4 January 2026 | 10am-5pm
      Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £9
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions

      Niki Gorick: Dock Life
      A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands
      Opens 7 November 2025 | 10am-5pm
      Included with Cutty Sark entry
      Cutty Sark

  • Events and festivals

    • Events and festivals

      350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
      Throughout 2025
      See page for details
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals

      Black History Month
      Celebrate the stories and perspectives of Black communities past and present this October
      Throughout October 2025
      See individual events for details
      In Greenwich
    • Events and festivals

      Diwali at the National Maritime Museum
      Lantern parades, dance performances and rangoli workshops: celebrate the Festival of Lights in Greenwich
      Saturday 25 October 2025 | 11am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Events and festivals | Ocean Court

      The Time is Now!
      Join us for a series of environmental arts showcases as part of Climate Change Theatre Action 2025, a worldwide festival of short plays about the climate crisis
      Sunday 26 October 2025 | 2pm-3.30pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Cutty Sark concert: Fairport Convention
      Don't miss your chance to see Fairport Convention underneath the copper hull of Cutty Sark - this will be a night not to be missed!
      Sunday 26 October 2025 | 7pm - 9.25pm
      Adults: £40 | Members: £36
      Cutty Sark
    • Events and festivals | Black History Month

      Book launch: A Whole Heap of Mix Up by Stella Dadzie
      Celebrate the release of the award-winning historian's new book
      Thursday 30 October 2025 | 6pm-8.30pm
      Pay what you can (£0-£10)
      Queen's House

  • Family fun

    • Family fun

      Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum
      Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
      Every Saturday
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      Character Actors at the Queen's House
      Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
      Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
      Free
      Queen's House
    • Family fun

      Cutty Sark Characters
      Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
      Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark
      Cutty Sark
    • Family fun

      Safe Harbour
      Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
      Monthly: Next date 29 Nov| 12.30pm - 2.30pm
      Ticketed | Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      Play Tuesdays
      Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
      Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
      £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      Sea shanty singers
      Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
      First weekend of every month
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £20 Adult | £10 Child
      Cutty Sark

  • Talks and tours

    • Talks and tours

      Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
      Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
      Adults: £16 | Members: £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours

      Saturday Super Store Tours
      Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      Members' Tour
      Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides
      Various dates | 11am - 12pm
      Free for Members | Booking essential
      In Greenwich
    • Talks and tours

      Royal Observatory Treasures Tour
      Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects with a guided tour
      Daily tours at 11am and 3pm | Mandarin tour on select Saturdays at 1.30pm and Cantonese tour on select Sundays at 1.30pm
      £5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | Members go free
      Royal Observatory
    • Talks and tours

      Salons in the Queen's House
      See the Queen’s House and its collections in a new light with this series of free lunchtime talks exploring art, architecture, history and our contemporary culture
      Every Wednesday from 15-29 October 2025 | 1pm-1.30pm
      Free
      Queen's House
    • Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

      Salons in the Queen's House: Visualising the Invisible in Jacqueline Bishop’s Collage Histories
      In this free lunchtime talk art historian Dr. Freya Gowrley will explore the artistic potential of collage for telling colonial histories
      Wednesday 22 October 2025 | 1pm-1.30pm
      Free
      Queen's House

  • Experiences

    • Experiences | Royal Observatory 350th anniversary

      Observatory Unlocked
      Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
      Saturdays and Sundays
      Included with Royal Observatory admission
      Royal Observatory
    • Experiences

      Cutty Sark Rig Climb
      Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
      16 May - 31 October | Fridays and Saturdays
      Adult: £60 | Child (10-17): £49 | Student: £55
      Cutty Sark
    • Experiences

      Talk & Drink: drinks on the balcony and a gallery favourite talk
      Venture to the Queen's House and join a gallery favourite talk with drinks on the balcony
      Sales now open for Sunday 26 October 2025 | Talk at 3.30pm
      Adult: £16 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £13
      Queen's House
    • Experiences

      The Prophets Lanthorn: Mirrored in the black water, a triumph of light
      A night of storytelling, projections and music responding to Royal Museums Greenwich’s collections, created by Ocean Court artist in residence, Blu Smith
      Wednesday 29 October 2025 | 6pm-9pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Experiences | Christmas

      The Queen's House Ice Rink
      Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London
      21 November 2025 - 4 January 2026 | 10am-9pm
      Free Entry
      Queen's House
    • Experiences | Christmas

      Santa’s Grotto at the Queen’s House
      Meet Santa and journey to a magical wonderland. Pre-booking recommended
      Selected dates from 22 November – 24 December 2025
      General tickets: £27 per person, Member tickets: £24.30 per person, Under 1s: Free
      Queen's House

  • Courses

    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      An Introduction to Life in the Universe
      Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
      Six-week course held on Monday evenings | See page for details
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Amateur Astronomy For Beginners
      A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophotography
      Learn how to take images of the night sky in Royal Observatory Greenwich's online introductory astrophotography course
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Foundation Astrophysics
      A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
      10-week module held on Tuesday evenings | See page for details
      £200 per module
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Intermediate Astronomy
      Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      10-week module held on Tuesday evenings | See page for details
      £205 per module
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophysics
      Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 6 January and 21 April 2026
      £96
      National Maritime Museum

  • Workshops

    • Workshops | Art and culture

      From Object to Art

      Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Coder Dojo
      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First or second Saturday of the month (see page for dates)
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Young Producers
      Find out more about the Young Producers – a paid opportunity for young people aged 16-25
      Weekly workshops held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full details
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Workshops

      Saturday Art Club
      Register now for our weekly creative workshops for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2025 - April 2026 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Workshops | Art and culture

      Weaving with Ella Doran
      Join award-winning designer Ella Doran for a hands-on weaving workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s history of transporting wool from Britain to Australia
      Saturday 1 November 2025 | 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
      £15 Adult | £12 Members and students
      National Maritime Museum
    • Workshops

      Historical pocket making workshop
      Create a timeless tie-on pocket as part of this project providing community workshops accessible for people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s and dementia
      Tuesday 4 November and 2 December | 11am-1pm
      Free, drop-in
      National Maritime Museum

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