Exhibitions

Earth From Space

See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at Royal Observatory Greenwich

Now closed
Free Entry
Royal Observatory
Free displays

Pioneers: A Renaissance in South Asian Creativity

A series of portraits of South Asian creative individuals, photographed in and around the National Maritime Museum

Display now closed - explore the portraits online
Free Entry
Online
Talks and tours | Maritime History and Culture Seminars

‘As Valuable a Discovery as the Gold and Silver of the Spanish Empire’?

Join us for a free talk on the early-modern 'fish revolution' and what it can tell us about the impact of globalisation on the environment

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Free
Online
Talks and tours | Maritime History and Culture Seminars

A Visit to the Van de Velde Studio at the Queen's House: New Insights

Join us for a free online talk on the Van de Velde marine painters

Monday 27 November 2023 | 12.30pm - 1.45pm
Free
Online
Talks and tours

Going Dutch at Lunch

A series of online talks that accompanied The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exhibition at the Queen's House

24 October to 5 December 2023 | 1pm-2pm
Free Entry
Online
Workshops

Every Journey Leaves Traces

Come along to this craft workshop exploring various prompts on land-dwelling and seafaring communities from the United Arab Emirates, lead by the artist Amanni Hassan Hollands. 

Saturday 21 October 2023 | 2-4pm
Pay what you can: £0.00, £5.00, £10.00
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

Mudlarking Weekend with Hands on History

To celebrate Totally Thames 2023, Royal Museums Greenwich is partnering with Hands on History for displays, talks and tours celebrating mudlarking

23 - 24 September 2023, 10am - 5pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

Open House Festival

From talks to guided tours, discover the must-see highlights of the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September | 10.30am-4pm
Free
In Greenwich
Events and festivals | Space and astronomy

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 awards

Watch back the awards ceremony hosted by Royal Observatory astronomer Dr Ed Bloomer and special guests

Thursday 11 September 2025 | Live online from 7pm
Free
Online
Events and festivals

World Knot Tying Day

Join us on board Cutty Sark for a series of events celebrating knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!

Thursday 18 September 2025 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to the ship: £22 Adult | £11 Child
Cutty Sark