Essential Information

Type Events and festivals
Location
National Maritime Museum
Date and Times Throughout October
Prices Free | No need to book

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'Josephine’s Incredible Journey' puppet theatre experience

Tuesday 29 October and Thursday 31 October

Rethink Space at the National Maritime Museum | First performance: 11am, first workshop: 12pm, second performance: 2pm, second workshop: 3pm

All performances and workshops are free and there's no need to book in advance. We encourage families to attend the workshop after watching the show beforehand.  

National Windrush Museum and Littlecrowns Storyhouse LTD Productions present a groundbreaking new puppet theatre production, Josephine’s Incredible Journey.

Come along for an unforgettable musical adventure through time, uncovering the inspiring stories of black British icons. This interactive family-friendly show promises an engaging mix of puppetry, music, and hands-on audience participation.

When young Josephine is tasked with finding a role model for her school project, she’s disheartened to realize that none of the figures she’s been introduced to look like her. With time running out, Josephine embarks on a thrilling journey through history—using the internet as her guide — to discover black  British people who have shaped history, from Roman Britain all the way to 2024! This amounts to an incredible journey where she discovers amazing people with great ideas and inventions who have had a very significant impact on history, including the Windrush Generation.

Past events

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Black History Month Discover Sundays

Sunday 13 and Sunday 20 October

Learning Space of the National Maritime Museum | Workshops from 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm | Free, drop-in

Each Sunday during term time, join in with family activities and explore the National Maritime Museum's collection.

Start a fantastic journey together led by an artist facilitator, who will introduce you to objects, people, histories and cultures represented within the Museum's collection.

In October, Discover Sundays will be inspired by Black History Month.

Learn more

What’s On

Find more family activities at the National Maritime Museum.

Character Encounters
Talks and tours

Character Encounters

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
LGBTQ+ Family Network
Family fun | Identity

LGBTQ+ Family Network

A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
23 November | 11am-1pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Discover Sundays
Family fun

Discover Sundays

Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities
Term time Sundays | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum
Play Tuesdays
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
Safe Harbour
Family fun

Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
Monthly: Next date 30 November 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
SENsory Sailors
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum

Black History Month

Celebrate the stories and perspectives Black communities past and present this October at Royal Museums Greenwich