Explore our current exhibitions and discover the surprising royal connections hidden in our collections.
Faces of a Queen
See the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I together for the very first time
Greenwich royal history
From iconic portraits to miniature masterpieces, discover the royal portraits in our collection
Greenwich has been a key location for the royal family for over 500 years
Situated beside the River Thames, Greenwich had been a popular royal residence for centuries
The centre of Greenwich for hundreds of years, the beautiful Queen's House has also been at the heart of royal life
Elizabeth I and the Tudors
Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Mary I
Find out more about the Tudor symbols used in portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and discover what they mean
Situated beside the River Thames, Greenwich had been a popular royal residence for centuries
The Tudor dynasty was founded in 1485 by Elizabeth's grandfather, Henry VII, when he emerged victorious after the dynastic Wars of the Roses
Did Elizabeth I have red hair? Was she really a virgin? Sift the facts from the fiction surrounding Elizabeth I
Discover how a jousting accident at Greenwich precipitated King Henry VIII's later obesity and death.
An important part of Henry VIII's legacy was his establishment of the Royal Navy, encouraging shipbuilding and creating dockyards
Henry VIII is one of history's most famous monarchs and best known for his six marriages
Delve deeper
Discover the hidden symbolism of the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I with historian Mary Beard.
Charles I and the Stuarts
The Stuart era saw the founding of the Royal Observatory and the building of the Queen's House
Wife to King Charles I and Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland, Henrietta Maria was a patron of the arts who oversaw Inigo Jones's completion of the Queen's House in 1635
Find out more about the founding of the Royal Observatory and how it came to be known as the 'Home of Time'
Learn about the events that led up to the beheading of a monarch
The Great Plague was one of the worst disasters in London's history. Samuel Pepys's diaries provide a fascinating insight into how Londoner's dealt with this tragedy.
BBC historian Clare Jackson discusses the life and legacy of one of England's most flamboyant monarchs
Royal history books and gifts
The Victorians
The Victorian era of the United Kingdom and its overseas Empire was the period of Queen Victoria's rule from June 1837 to January 1901
Find out more about her fascinating life with Prince Albert and her nine children
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's relationship remains one of the most well known in British royal history
Queen Victoria's death in 1901 ended a 63-year reign. Learn more about her death and her funeral
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National Maritime Museum
- Guaranteed entry time
- Access to all free galleries and activities
- Exposure: Lives at Sea exhibition
- Paid exhibitions not included
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Queen's House
- Internationally renowned art
- Stunning architecture
- The Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
- Tulip Stairs
- Audio guide included
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- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
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| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |