Royal Observatory
Member events

Life on Mars? In Conversation with Paul Meacham

Hear all about the ExoMars project aiming to reach Mars and learn more about one of our nearest neighbours

Wednesday 12 May | 6.30pm-7.30pm
In Greenwich
Outdoor dining pods lit up at night with the Queen's House in Greenwich, London behind

The Queen’s House Dining Domes

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience set against the iconic backdrop of the Queen’s House

7 May - 6 June 2021 | Thursdays-Sundays and bank holiday Monday
Online
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Evenings & Lates

Conservation LIVE

Come behind the scenes at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Thursday 13 May | Live from 6.30pm
Online
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Access events

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly club for adults and young people with SEND

Fridays during term time | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Royal Observatory
Images of each planet in the solar system and the Sun
Planetarium shows

Solar System Discovery

A live online planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Weekends and school holidays | Select times from 11am-3pm
Royal Observatory
Images of different coloured stars, a nebula, a supernova and a blackhole
Planetarium shows

Stellar Encounters

A live online planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Weekends and school holidays | Select times from 11am - 3pm
National Maritime Museum
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Exhibitions

Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography

Open daily from 17 May
Queen's House
Exhibitions

Faces of a Queen

See the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I together for the very first time

Open daily from 17 May
National Maritime Museum
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Exhibitions

Exposure: Lives at Sea

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

Open daily from 17 May
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Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophotography

Join us for our introductory course in astrophotography to learn how to capture your own amazing images of the night sky!

Mondays | 7pm-9pm | Check for full course dates
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
Online
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Talks and courses

'Always watching for distant sails’? New England Women and the Sea, 1790-1890

Dr Lisa Norling explores the history of New England shipping, fishing and whaling from the vantage point of the women on shore.

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | 5.15pm - 6.15pm
Royal Observatory
Telescope
Talks and courses

GCSE Astronomy for Adults

Join astronomers from the Royal Observatory and earn your astronomy qualification with this comprehensive course

Tuesdays: 6.30pm-9pm
Royal Observatory
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Investigate the physics of our universe at the home of space and time

Tuesdays 7–9pm | See page for full details
Online
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Member events

Members' Book Club: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Join us online for our next Members' Book Club session

Wednesday 19 May | 6.30pm-7.30pm
Royal Observatory
The Sun in the red, Martian sky
Planetarium shows

One Day on Mars

Join our expedition to Mars and enjoy a thrilling immersive experience. Suitable for adults and families

Fridays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
Royal Observatory
An artistic representation of the formation of the universe
Planetarium shows

Phantom of the Universe

Learn all about the hunt for dark matter and enjoy a thrilling immersive experience. Suitable for adults and families

Fridays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
Royal Observatory
Ted the bear with a rocket, blue planet and the Sun
Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

A special planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!

Weekends and school holidays | 11.30am (Members) & 2.30pm
Online
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Evenings & Lates

The Objectification of Royal Women's Bodies as Symbols of the State

In conversation with leading women historians discussing how the public role of royal women is defined by gender

Monday 24 May | 6pm-7pm
National Maritime Museum
Member events

Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits – Members’ Preview

Thursday 27 May | 10.00am-8.30pm
National Maritime Museum
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Exhibitions

Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits

Come face-to-face with the kings and queens who have shaped British history for over 500 years

28 May - 31 October 2021
Royal Observatory
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Evenings & Lates

Science In Science Fiction

How accurate are science fiction films? Separate fact from fiction with astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich 

Friday 28 May at 7pm
Royal Observatory
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Community astronomy

Chinese Astronomy Online

Explore topics in ancient and modern Chinese astronomy, including the Sun, Moon, stars and space exploration

29 May and 19 June, 10am BST
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Family Wellbeing Workshops: Surviving the Seven Seas

This May half-term, join our free workshops and explore the ways in which sailors kept their spirits up and their moods positive through activities promoting wellbeing

Sunday 30 May, Tuesday 1 June, Thursday 3 June, Sunday 6 June | 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm