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!
What's on
4 January 2020
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Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times: Weekends, 4 January - 29 March | 11.00am - 2.30pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
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Family fun
Times: 4 & 5 January | 11.30am-1.30pm and 2pm-4pm
Location:
Cutty Sark
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Family fun, Daytime
Join an exciting performance and journey bringing maritime history to life.
Times: Saturdays | 12, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
5 January 2020
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Family fun
Find out more about our place in space in the planetarium and afterwards explore the hidden histories of the...
Times: 30 Nov, 8 Dec 2019, 12, 18 & 19 Jan, 15-16 Feb, 8 Mar 2020 | 10.00
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
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Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times: Weekends, 4 January - 29 March | 11.00am - 2.30pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
6 January 2020
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
7 January 2020
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Family fun
Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and...
Times: Tues in term time | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course at Royal Observatory Greenwich provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous...
Times: Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm | Until 26 May 2020
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Talks & Courses
From how to choose and use telescopes to identifying targets and planning observing activities, learn...
Times: Tuesdays 7-9pm | 5 Nov - 10 Dec 2019 | 25 Feb - 31 Mar 2020
Location:
Royal Observatory
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Talks & Courses
Astronomy course for absolute beginners, led by an engaging tutor and taught at Royal Observatory Greenwich,...
Times: Tuesdays | 7pm-9pm | Check for full course dates
Location:
Royal Observatory
8 January 2020
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Family fun, Daytime
Bring your little sailors along for songs, stories and playtime.
Times: Wednesdays in term time | 10–11.30am, 1.20-2.50pm , Times: Toddler Time also runs during the Easter and summer holidays from 10am-11am.
Location:
Cutty Sark
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
9 January 2020
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
10 January 2020
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Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
11 January 2020
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Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times: Weekends, 4 January - 29 March | 11.00am - 2.30pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
NMM_performance_L7748-035_1224x800.jpg
Family fun, Daytime
Join an exciting performance and journey bringing maritime history to life.
Times: Saturdays | 12, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Location:
National Maritime Museum
MBC thumbnail.png
Planetarium shows
Discover the moons of the Solar System in this brand new show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers.
Times: Weekdays: 2.45pm | Weekends and holidays: 12.30pm, 2.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory