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  • Exhibitions

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    • Image of a small proportion of the Sun, which is lit up in golden yellow at the surface and moves to darker colours away from the surface. A golden plume of a coronal mass ejection is coming out of the Sun and flowing parallel to it.
      Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily until 11 August 2025 | 10am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • The gold hilt of a sword against a dark fabric background. The outline of a human skull has been digitally superimposed on to the right side of the hilt, creating an unsettling central motif
      Exhibitions | Maritime history

      Pirates
      Explore the myth, discover the truth: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum is now open
      Open daily until 4 January 2026 | 10am-5pm
      Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50
      National Maritime Museum

  • Planetarium shows

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    • 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
      Daily except Thursdays
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Illustration of Ted in a spacesuit in front of the Moon.
      Planetarium shows

      Ted's Space Adventure
      Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
      Royal Observatory
    • A red, yellow, pink and blue gas clouds behind images of Saturn and the Earth. Over the top of this are white, glowing sound waves and music notes.
      Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
      Experience the Solar System like never before - by travelling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • A collage of different moons of the solar system; Triton, Enceladus, Phobos, Pandora, Ganymede, Iapetus and Mimas
      Planetarium shows

      Moons Beyond Counting
      Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers
      Weekends in June | 2.30pm
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Images of Chinese constellations, the Earth, Moon, Mars, Crab supernova and some spacecraft
      Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Chinese Astronomy
      From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show
      14 June, 9 August, 4 October 2025 | 10.30am
      Adult £10 | Child £5
      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 style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts
      Weekends and school holidays in July
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory

  • Talks and tours

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    • Man and woman looking at gingerbread on cutty sark
      Talks and tours

      Shipkeeping in action
      This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark
      Every Wednesday | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
      Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
      Cutty Sark
    • A member of the conservation team shows a tour group a globe
      Talks and 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
      Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
      Adults: £16 | Members: £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Inside Royal Museums Greenwich collections centre - rows of objects including two ships figureheads
      Talks and tours

      Saturday Super Store Tours
      Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • A man dressed in period sailor costume leads a tour of the National Maritime Museum, with kids and parents following behind
      Talks and tours

      Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum
      Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
      Every Saturday
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      Members' Tour
      Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides
      Various dates | 11am - 12pm
      Free for Members | Booking essential
      In Greenwich
    • The gold hilt of a sword against a dark fabric background. The outline of a human skull has been digitally superimposed on to the right side of the hilt, creating an unsettling central motif
      Talks and tours | BSL tours

      BSL Tour: Pirates
      Join John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our Pirates exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
      Thursday 15 May and Saturday 1 November 2025 | 2pm-3pm
      Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50
      National Maritime Museum

  • Events and festivals

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    • Drone view of the historic Royal Observatory buildings during the day. Trees surround a central group of brick buildings, with the distinctive 'Onion Dome' of the Great Equatorial Telescope in the centre
      Events and festivals

      350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
      Throughout 2025
      See page for details
      Royal Observatory
    • photo with a model of a woman, standing on a map and a canvas tent behind her, like an animation
      Events and festivals | Refugee Week

      Maritime Migration: Film Screenings and Panel Discussion | Refugee Week 2025
      Filmmakers, creatives and academics come together to mark Refugee Week
      Friday 13 June 2025 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • part of a drawing showing a boat sliding out of the frame
      Events and festivals

      Refugee Week 2025
      Find out about the events taking place at Royal Museums Greenwich to mark Refugee Week
      16-22 June 2025 | See page for details
      Free
      In Greenwich
    • Debut - Musicians at Cutty Sark
      Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      DEBUT at the Queen's House
      A night of enchanting classical music as part of DEBUT's acclaimed 'Secret Concerts' series
      Thursday 19 June and Thursday 4 September 2025 | Performances at 6.45pm and 8.15pm
      Adult: £30, Child: £25 (plus £3 booking fee) | Adult Member: £27, Child Member: £22
      Queen's House
    • Photo of the Longest Johns, three men in front of a brick wall
      Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Cutty Sark concert: The Longest Johns - Pieces of Eight Tour
      Set sail for an unforgettable night of sea shanties and maritime tunes as The Longest Johns take to the stage at Cutty Sark!
      Thursday 19 June 2025
      Adults: £25 | Members: £22.50 - sold out
      Cutty Sark
    • A close-up telescope view of the bright blue star cluster known as the Pleiades
      Events and festivals

      Matariki
      Celebrate the Māori New Year and learn about the connections between the stars and Pacific cultures with Royal Museums Greenwich
      Friday 20 June 2025 | 2.30pm-8.30pm
      Planetarium event ticketed | All other events free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Family fun

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    • Social club hold colourful lights
      Family fun

      SENsory Social Club
      Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
      Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
      Pay what you can
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Mistress Babbington character actor at the Queen's House
      Family fun

      Character Actors at the Queen's House
      Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
      Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
      Free
      Queen's House
    • James Robson the cook, one of the characters you can meet on board Cutty Sark. He wears a flat cap and red scarf, and is pointing at the ship's rigging
      Family fun

      Cutty Sark Characters
      Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
      Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark
      Cutty Sark
    • Girls doing craft
      Family fun | Member events

      Members' crafting
      Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members.
      Every other month | 11am-11.45am (Sold out), 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm
      Free for Family Members – booking required
      In Greenwich
    • Adults and children enjoying a storytelling session.
      Family fun

      Play Tuesdays
      Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
      Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
      £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Two young children pull on ropes that act as part of the rigging for historic ship Cutty Sark
      Family fun

      Ship Mates
      Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
      Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
      £5 per adult, under 5s free
      Cutty Sark

  • Experiences

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    • A family enjoy looking through a telescope during a science demonstration at the Royal Observatory
      Experiences | Royal Observatory 350th anniversary

      Observatory Unlocked
      Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
      Saturdays and Sundays
      Included with Royal Observatory admission
      Royal Observatory
    • Queen's House Loggia
      Experiences | Art and culture

      Queen's House Classic Treasures Tour with drinks on the balcony
      Head to Greenwich for a new refreshing and effervescent tour experience
      Select Sundays during summer 2025 | Sales now open for 15 and 22 June | Tour at 3.30pm
      Adult: £20 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £15
      Queen's House
    • 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
      Experiences

      Cutty Sark Rig Climb
      Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
      16 May - 31 October | Fridays and Saturdays
      Adult: £60 | Child (10-17): £49 | Student: £55
      Cutty Sark
    • Group of people sitting facing away from camera on yoga mats on the floor which is a giant map, looking towards instructor
      Experiences | Ocean Court

      Movement on the Map: Yoga
      Get moving on the new Ocean Map with some gentle yoga sessions
      Friday 13 June 2025 | 9.30am and 10.15am
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Thames sailing barge - Pudge
      Experiences | Member events

      Members' Thames Sailing Barge Weekend
      Join us for an amazing trip in an authentic Thames barge
      Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025 l Sold Out
      £240.00 per person
      Other
    • A group of people stretch their arms to the side
      Experiences | Ocean Court

      Movement on the Map: Tai Chi Qigong
      Find your flow in these gentle sessions on the Ocean Map
      Friday 4 July 2025 | 1pm-1.30pm and 1.45pm-2.15pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Workshops

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    • Family engaging coding workshop
      Workshops

      Coder Dojo
      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First or second Saturday of the month (see page for dates)
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Close-up shot of a person's hands as they use a felt-tip pen to draw an intricate pattern on a small piece of wood
      Workshops

      Saturday Art Club
      Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2024 - April 2025 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Conservator in action
      Workshops | Art and culture

      From Object to Art

      Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • A woman looks at the painting of Elizabeth I known as the 'Armada Portrait', hanging in the Queen's House
      Workshops | Art and culture

      Artist Masterclass: Portraits Drawing Workshop
      Develop your portrait skills in this special guided workshop, led by artists Federico Baeza-Autillo and Sarah E Shaw
      Select Fridays and Sundays during summer 2025 | 10.15am-11.45am
      Adult: £20 (plus £3 booking fee per booking), Adult Member: £15.00
      Queen's House
    • A woman gazes at portraits of historic figures. Three paintings are displayed in a gallery in front of her
      Workshops | Member events

      Members' Artist Masterclass: Portraits Drawing Workshop
      Develop your portrait skills in this special guided workshop, led by artists Federico Baeza-Autillo and Sarah E Shaw
      Friday 13 June 2025 | 10.15am-12.15pm
      Free | Members only (Sold out)
      Queen's House
    • A stack of multiple coloured 'cakes' of wool, including yellows, pastel reds and blues
      Workshops

      Fabric of the Land: Weaving with Ella Doran
      Join award-winning designer Ella Doran for a hands-on weaving workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s history of transporting wool from Britain to Australia
      Saturday 11 October 2025 | More details coming soon
      £25
      Cutty Sark

  • Conferences

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    • A drawing of a Royal Naval Auxiliary tanker seen in starboard-quarter view, turning in the River Thames off Greenwich. In the background is the Old Royal Naval College. There is a black smoke coming out of the top of the boat
      Conferences

      Britain, Conflict, and the Sea conference

      This conference seeks to explore the ways in which modern Britain has been shaped by ideas and practices of maritime war.
      Friday 12 September 2025 9am-5.45pm | Saturday 13 September 9am-3.30pm
      Adult £50 | Postgraduate Researcher/Student £25 | Members £45
      National Maritime Museum

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