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Date and times Throughout March 2026

Join us to mark the contributions and resilience of women throughout history.

Come and be inspired by stories of boldness and bravery, drawn from Royal Museums Greenwich’s collections and displays.  

We're still finalising the event programme for Women's History Month 2026: come back to this page in the coming weeks and we'll have our full programme of Women’s History Month events below.

What’s on

See all upcoming Women's History Month events.

Events and festivals | Women's History Month

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Join us at the Royal Observatory as we celebrate the vital contributions women have made to science and the Observatory
Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 10am–5pm
Guided tour £5, all other activities free
Royal Observatory
Events and festivals | Women's History Month

Women's History Month
Celebrate the knowledge and achievements of pioneering women
Throughout March 2026
Free Entry
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Women's History Month

Women’s History Month tours at the Royal Observatory

Discover the contributions women made to the Royal Observatory's 350 years of history with a guided tour
Select dates in March 2026 at 3-4pm | See page for dates
£5 Adults, £3.50 Students, £2.50 Child
Royal Observatory
Events and festivals | Women's History Month

DanceFest: International Women's Day
Join us at the National Maritime Museum for an afternoon of dance honouring the strength and spirit of women
Sunday 8 March 2026 | 1.30-3pm
Free Entry
National Maritime Museum

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Celebrate inspirational women who changed the world

Freedom Fighters
Discover the stories of women who took a stand against slavery on this audio trail of the National Maritime Museum’s Atlantic Worlds gallery
Making Waves
Stories of incredible women at sea
Women artists in the Queen's House
Discover some of the contemporary works and historic pieces taking pride of place at the Queen's House
The story behind... The Keeper of All The Secrets
Artist Jacqueline Bishop speaks to historian Stella Dadzie about the influences behind her ceramic artwork, now on display in the Queen’s House
Women at Royal Observatory Greenwich
Discover the women who worked in and around the Royal Observatory, facing barriers and prejudice due to their gender

Visit the National Maritime Museum

Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today
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Header image: Sovereign Strength by Joseph Ijoyemi. Learn more about Joseph's work here.