Finding a meaningful way to remember someone is an important and personal choice and we can help you find a fitting tribute at Royal Museums Greenwich. You might choose a favourite location, a particular item in our collections to reflect a personal passion and lifelong interest, or quite simply, a beautiful place to come and remember and contemplate. Ways to commemorate a loved one Commemorative Benches The Museums estate has several benches situated at points of tranquillity, making the most of our beautiful vistas. If you, or a loved one have a particular affiliation with the Museum, a memorial plaque on a bench is a perfect way to create a place for you and family members to come and remember and enjoy the surroundings. A commemorative bench will be in situ for 5 years with a gift of £5,000 or 10 years with a gift of £10,000. Rose Garden The rose garden that marks the boundary between the Museums estate and the Royal Parks is well loved by our many visitors. During the summer months, the rose blooms create a naturally cheerful place to walk, sit and enjoy the view up the hill to the Royal Observatory. A plaque in the rose bed will be in situ for 10 years with a gift of £1,500. Collections Online Collections Online holds over 250,000 digitised items.These items span centuries and are vast and varied, with potential to appeal to a wide range of interests and passions. Highlights include astronomical and navigational instruments, ship models and plans, coins, jewellery, medals and flags, plus fine art and historic film and photography. With a gift starting from £500 you can dedicate an item from our online collection in memory of your loved one. Your unique tribute will feature on the Collections Online digital record of the item selected for 10 years. Choose the object you would like to adopt by searching here. Running in memory of a loved one You can run in memory of a loved one, who might have shared fond memories of the Cutty Sark, by taking part in the London Marathon or Vitality Big Half Marathon and help raise money to support the future of the iconic ship and the delivery of our learning and well-being programmes. Funeral Collection In honour of the life of a loved one, you can choose to dedicate a funeral collection to an area of our work your loved one cared deeply about such as conservation, research, community workshops, acquisitions or our learning programmes. Leave a legacy in memory of a loved one Dedicating a gift in a Will in honour of a loved one is one of the most meaningful ways of ensuring that their memory lives on. Legacies are a vital source of support for the special places loved ones have cared about, ensuring they continue to thrive for future generations to explore and enjoy. Set up an online tribute page We can set up an online tribute page to provide a place of focus for the bereaved and a space of collective commemoration through donations by all that knew them, which can be a significant part of someone’s bereavement journey. Image Stephen Matthews' Story We spoke to Chris and Paul Matthews to learn more about what Royal Museums Greenwich meant to their late father, Mr Stephen Matthews and why a legacy gift is a fitting tribute to his memory. Find out more We wanted a physical memorial to Dad that family and friends could visit, but also something that would provide a practical benefit to the wider community. Chris Matthews Get in touch with us Please get in touch with us to discuss how to make a gift in memory, or celebration, of a loved one. Email Development@rmg.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 8312 6603 Other ways to support Donate Make a donation today to ensure the preservation of your history and the Collection’s exciting future Membership Members visit Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory for free. Looking to buy membership as a gift? Leave a legacy Help us in our important work by remembering Royal Museums Greenwich in your will Support us Help care for the world’s largest maritime heritage collections and preserve our historic venues Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and Royal Observatory Become a Patron Join our special group of patrons and experience a closer relationship with our venues, experts and collections Become a Major Donor Ensure the future success of Royal Museums Greenwich by giving a transformational gift Volunteering at Royal Museums Greenwich Volunteering at Royal Museums Greenwich is a great way to develop your skills while supporting us and enhancing the experience of our visitors Trusts and Foundations Royal Museums Greenwich works with trusts, foundations and Livery Companies to deliver many of its programmes, activities and projects