Royal Observatory
Family telescope
Family fun

Observatory Unlocked

Drop by and chat with our Observatory Explainers as they bring astronomy to life.

Weekends and select holiday weekdays | 11am - 2:30pm
Cutty Sark
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Family fun

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark

Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark...

Weekends and school holidays
Royal Observatory
Ted the bear with a rocket, blue planet and the Sun
Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

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

Weekends and school holidays | 11.30am & 2.30pm
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

Fridays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
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

Fridays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
National Maritime Museum
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Sea Stories – Live from 2050

Journey into the future of our oceans! Visit the National Maritime Museum's new immersive audio adventure

Open daily | 10am-5pm
Queen's House
Exhibitions

Faces of a Queen

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

Open daily | 10am-5pm
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
Cutty Sark
Ships under Cutty Sark
Family fun

RIBA at Cutty Sark

From den building to creative workshops, get playful at Cutty Sark with RIBA this summer

Mondays across the Summer Holidays | 10.00 - 17.00
National Maritime Museum
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Exhibitions

Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography

Open daily
National Maritime Museum
Talks and courses

Young Creatives

Be part of our next project for young people aged 15-18

Monday 26 July to Friday 30 July | 10.30am – 4.30pm
National Maritime Museum
A portrait of a young Elizabeth II against a red backdrop
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

Open now | 10am-5pm daily
Queen's House
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Family fun

A Royal in your own style: Summer activities

Dive into a royal world! Families can come and give space to their creativity, inspired by the Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits exhibition

Tuesdays across the Summer Holidays | 10.30am, 12.00pm, 14.00pm, 15.30pm
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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Evenings & Lates

Behind the scenes

Live from the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Tuesday 27 July | Live from 6pm
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Museum Inside Out

This summer join Royal Museums Greenwich for playful activities in the grounds

Thursdays across the holidays | Select times throughout the day
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Access events

SENsory Social Club Online

Join the weekly club for adults and young people with SEND

Fridays during term time | 11.00am – 12.00pm
Royal Observatory
A view of the planet Venus
Daytime

Daytime Venus Observing

Who says you can only do astronomy at night? Join our drop-in tour of the Great Equatorial Telescope as we observe the planet Venus.

23/30 July, 6/13 August 2021 - 14:00-15:00
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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Daytime

Community Garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Come and help out at our green space in Kidbrooke

Throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn | 1pm-3pm
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Inside Royal Museums Greenwich collections centre - rows of objects including two ships figureheads
Guided tours

Saturday Super Store Tours

Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
 

Saturdays at 1.30pm
Online
Images of stars, planets and galaxies
Planetarium shows

Bilingual Families

Explore the universe with us, in our popular online show delivered in other languages

Monthly at 10-11am | See page for details
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Summer of Play at the National Maritime Museum

From storytelling sessions to creative workshops, get playful at the National Maritime Museum this summer

Sundays across the Summer Holidays | 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Snap it! Photographic Portraits: Tudors to the Present Day

Join Sharp Shots Photo Club as they explore photographic portraits in this family workshop

Thursday 5th August | 11 am - 4 pm
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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Guided tours

Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

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
Online
Family fun

Astronomy and Islam: Online Family Special

Join an astronomer for a special young persons show featuring stories of the Moon and stars

Saturday 7 August | 10:30am - 11:30am