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Royal Observatory
Images of each planet in the solar system and the Sun
Planetarium shows

Meet the Neighbours

Tour the Solar System and beyond in this show, presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer. Suitable for adults and families

Weekends during term time, daily during school holidays | 12:30pm
Royal Observatory
Images of constellations, the Moon, Mars, a comet and the Andromeda galaxy
Planetarium shows

The Sky Tonight

A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer. Suitable for adults and families

Weekends in term time, daily during school holidays | 1:30pm (subject to availability during weekends) & 4:30pm
Royal Observatory
Images of different coloured stars, a nebula, a supernova and a blackhole
Planetarium shows

Starstruck

A new planetarium show about the lives of stars presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Suitable for adults and families

Weekends during term time, daily during school holidays | 3:30pm
National Maritime Museum
Rainbow image of the California Nebulae
Exhibitions

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum

Open daily until 7 August | 10am-5pm
Cutty Sark
Family fun

All hands on deck: May half term at Cutty Sark

Join us on board as we discover what life was like on board for Cutty Sark's crew

30 May - 3 June | 11am-4pm
Cutty Sark
A woman climbs the rigging of historic sailing ship Cutty Sark. She is looking down at the photographer on deck, and the rigging and masts are above her

Cutty Sark Rig Climb

Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons

Open now
National Maritime Museum
Image shows a man in an orange work suit doing a handstand on an icy deck
Exhibitions

Exposure: Lives at Sea

See the world through a seafarer's lens - visit the free exhibition at the National Maritime Museum

Open daily
National Maritime Museum
A painting of the Grand Canal in Venice by Canaletto. Gondolas dominate the foreground, with palaces and buildings lining the canal
Exhibitions

Canaletto's Venice Revisited

A dynamic history, a precarious present: navigate Venice's iconic waterways at the National Maritime Museum

1 April - 25 September 2022 | Open daily
National Maritime Museum
(source of two children holding a binoculars in front of romney entrance at NMM picture)
Family fun

Let's Play: May Half Term Family Workshops

Come along and explore maritime through play this May half term!

28 May - 3 June | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Royal Observatory
The four Galilean moons of Jupiter
Family fun

Out Of This World: Moons

Take a voyage across our solar system as we explore its many moons in this interactive family workshop

31 May (SOLD OUT) & 1 June (last few remaining) | 10.30am -12.00 noon BST
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Damaged bear on a black background
Guided tours

Toy Stories

Join us on a family friendly tour of our stores at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

31 May & 1 June | 10.30am and 3pm
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Play Tuesdays

Take part in a different adventure every week!

Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
Queen's House
Trinity Laban Concert in the Queen's House Great Hall
Daytime

Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 

Select Wednesdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
Queen's House
Daytime

Meet the Experts at the Queen's House

Delve into the history of the Queen’s House and its extraordinary art collection with a series of insightful talks by leading scholars and curators

Alternate Wednesdays (January – June) | 1pm-1.30pm
Royal Observatory
Daytime

Holiday to Space

Travel across the Solar System and help Ted plan for a holiday on another planet

2 June (SOLD OUT) & 3 June (last few remaining) | 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
A member of the conservation team shows a tour group a globe
Guided tours

Behind the scenes tours

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours

First Thursday of every month | 1.30pm
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Members of the public looking at paintings  on a rack within the stores.
Access events

SENsory Social Club

Join our weekly club for adults and young people with SEND 

Friday during term time| 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
Royal Observatory
An image of the full moon
Evenings & Lates

Evening With The Moon

See our nearest neighbour in space using our 130 year old Great Equatorial Telescope as we enjoy an Evening With The Moon!
3, 4 June, 2, 3, 31 July, 1 August | 17:40-19:15 BST
Royal Observatory
A collection of multi coloured stars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope
Planetarium shows

Morning Stars

See our planetarium show developed specifically for children with ASD

Saturday 4th June | 10:30am BST
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Character Encounters

Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell

Saturdays
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Conservator in action
Daytime

Make, do and maintain

Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Third Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12pm
National Maritime Museum
Sensory Sailors
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needs

Once a month on Saturdays | 18th June | 11am-12.30pm
Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory science demos
Family fun

Live science and astronomy

Drop by and chat with our Observatory Explainers and navigation experts as they bring science and astronomy to life!

Weekends | 11.00-14.30
Cutty Sark
FAMILY FUN CUTTY SARK MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DOCK
Family fun

Family Fun Weekends

Spend a spectacular day out at Cutty Sark with workshops and activities for all ages

First weekend of every month | Next event on 4-5 June
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