I saw three ships go sailing by: the life of Phillis Wheatley in three maritime journeys

Join us for a free online talk by academic and playwright Ade Solanke

Tuesday 21 July 2026 | 5.15-6.30pm
Free Entry
Online

Crossings: Artists in Conversation

An evening of informal conversation with artists Güler Ates and Shorsh Saleh, with an opportunity to view their artworks in the Queen's House

Friday 29 May 2026 | 6pm-8.30pm
Free: booking required
Queen's House

Remembered lives: a tribute to the crew of HMS Challenger

John us for a free online talk by independent researcher Philip Pearson

Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 5.15pm-6.30pm
Free Entry
Online

Salons in the Queen's House: Phillis Wheatley and American Revolution 250

Award-winning British-Nigerian writer Ade Solanke discusses her work on the acclaimed poet

Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 1-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: The flying fish tour

Join artist Remiiya Badru as she takes you on a tour of contemporary art in the Queen's House which features the symbolic motif of the flying fish

Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 1-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House
Tuesday 2 June 2026 | 5.15-6.30pm
Free
Online

Salons in the Queen's House: Women and maritime mapmaking in the early 19th century

Learn about the women who overcame barriers to make maps and nautical instruments with researcher Pragya Agarwal

Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 1-1.30pm (cancelled)
Free Entry
Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: The business(es) of Black women

Join researcher Dr Montaz Marché to learn about the experiences of Black women in the 18th-century working world

Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: The Rhumblineage of Penelope Steel

Meet artist Remiiya Badru and learn about her new work inspired by the story of Jamaican-born mapmaker Penelope Steel

Wednesday 11 March 2026 | 1-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House

Ferreira Weekend at Cutty Sark

Take part in activities themed around the decades Cutty Sark spent as Ferreira after the ship was sold to a Portuguese company in 1895

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to Cutty Sark - Adults £22 | Students £16.50 | Children £11
Cutty Sark