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    Turning our view of the world inside out: introducing the new Ocean Map The National Maritime Museum's Ocean Map reminds us just how much of the Earth is covered by water – and how important the ocean is to our planet
    Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar': a maligned masterpiece? J.M.W. Turner's vast naval scene is a treasure of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection, but why was it so controversial when it was unveiled in 1824?
    Nina Baker: one of the first women navigation officers in the Merchant Navy Learn about Dr Nina Baker’s struggle to become one of the first women navigation officers in the British Merchant Navy
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Go behind the scenes with our expert curators, astronomers, conservators and library & archive team

12 May 2021
Remembering Sir John F.W. Herschel (1792–1871)
Learn about the life of the pioneering mathematician, astronomer and polymath – and his links with the Royal Observatory
04 May 2021
A Voyage Round the World
Last year has been a strange one for staff of the Caird Library as it has been for everyone. One of many things I have been missing from ‘normal’ life is the privilege of being able to travel and explore the world. Luckily for me, I can access the stories and images contained in our vast collection of travel journals to fill the void! I have chosen just one to share with you this month, written by a man who covered lots of ground…
20 Apr 2021
Night sky highlights - May 2021
Discover what to see in the night sky in May 2021, including the Super Flower Moon and some spring constellations
16 Apr 2021
Asabikeshiinh Aeris by Rowan Mersh joins the Queen's House collection
Royal Museums Greenwich is delighted to acquire ‘Asabikeshiinh Aeris’ by artist Rowan Mersh. The work will go on display as part of the contemporary art collection at the Queen's House.
16 Apr 2021
In memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Museums Greenwich Trustee and Patron
The Duke of Edinburgh had a long and very committed involvement with Royal Museums Greenwich.
01 Apr 2021
Night sky highlights - April 2021
Discover what to see in the night sky in April 2021 including the Lyrids meteor shower and the Spring Triangle.
30 Mar 2021
The Dance of Life
A brief look at the manuscript collection of Wilhelmine Ganz, a woman born in Berlin a few years before the unification of Germany, but who spent much of her life living in the neighborhoods of Greenwich and Lewisham, and forged a strong connection with the Royal Naval College.
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