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Type Talks and tours
Location
In Greenwich
Date and Times Various dates | 11am - 12pm
Prices Free for Members | Booking essential

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Explore some of our sites with one of our volunteer tour guides. Hear about the treasures of the collection, meet fellow Members and learn how to get the most out of your Membership.

Meeting at 11am, we will then tour round the following site - 

Thursday 18 September 2025- National Maritime Museum (meet at the admission desk by the Stanhope entrance/ the main entrance of the museum) this tour will focus on Ships, Boats and Barges. This walking talk will feature some of our major objects including two famous warships, the story of the Sea Empress and it's part in a major maritime pollution incident in UK waters, the tragic story of the Rainbow warrior, Miss Britain III’s quest for speed and a Royal barge.

Thursday 23 October 2025- The Queen's House (meet at the admission desk in the undercroft) this tour will cover a brief history of the Queen's House itself and focus on some very important pieces in our collection.

This event is recommended for Members aged 7+. Booking essential.

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Join today for a host of exclusive benefits and events, including unlimited free entry to Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum.

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What’s On

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
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Lecture: The Mirror of Great Britain

Join author Clare Jackson as we travel back in time to discover more about one of Britain’s most consequential and interesting monarchs, James I.
Wednesday 24 September 2025 l 6.30pm
Free Entry
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Lecture: Meet the Modern Map and Globe Makers

Join Tim May, Curator of Maps and Mobilities, for an exploration of Royal Museums Greenwich's unique cartographic collection and meet two contemporary makers
Tuesday 30 September 2025 | 6.30pm
Free Entry
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Member events

Members' crafting

Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members.
Every other month | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm
Free for Family Members – booking required
In Greenwich
Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Lecture: The Chemistry of the Universe

A Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture with Professor Mike Edmunds
Monday 20 October 2025 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum