Ticketed Essential Information Type Talks and tours Location National Maritime Museum Date and Times Thursday 25 January 2024 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm Prices Free for Members – booking required Member exclusive. Not a member? Join now Book in person Book online Polar horror author Ally Wilkes talks about some of the real-life - and terrifying - Antarctic expeditions and tales of the supernatural which inspired her debut novel All The White Spaces. From Shackleton to the Belgica, the great white South has seen its share of horrors, but something mysterious seems to draw adventurers there nonetheless... This event will include an opportunity to purchase a copy of Ally's debut novel All The White Spaces and her newly published book Where the Dead Wait. This event will be taking place in the lecture theatre at the National Maritime Museum, but will also be livestreamed if you cannot make it to the Museum - please do ensure you book the correct ticket type. Not already a Member? Join today for a host of exclusive benefits and events, including unlimited free entry to Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, shows at the Peter Harrison Planetarium, and special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum. With Membership starting from as little as £50, what are you waiting for? Membership is your time to explore! Discover more Antarctic stories Sir Ernest Shackleton Discover the remarkable journey Shackleton undertook to save his crew from death. History of Antarctic explorers From first sighting to reaching the South Pole, discover the history of exploring Antarctica Sledge from Shackleton Antarctic expedition goes on display to mark 100th anniversary of polar explorer’s death 100 years on from the explorer's death, a sledge used during Shackleton's Nimrod expedition has found a new home in the National Maritime Museum. Curator Jeremy Michell looks back on the efforts to save this important polar relic for the nation. What’s On More Member events at Royal Museums Greenwich. Talks and tours | Member events Flamsteed lecture: Are We Alone? Are we the only technologically advanced beings in the Universe? Find out in this talk by Dr Robin Catchpole. Monday 11 December 2023 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm Free | Flamsteed Astronomy Society Members only National Maritime Museum Family fun | Christmas Members' crafting: Christmas stars Join us for a special Christmas themed craft workshop Sunday 17 December 2023 | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events New 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 | Booking essential National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Finding horror in the white spaces with Ally Wilkes Find out about the real-life - and terrifying - Antarctic expeditions and tales of the supernatural which inspired author Ally Wilkes Thursday 25 January 2024 | 6.30pm - 7.30pm Free for Members – booking required National Maritime Museum Talks and tours | Member events Members' Saturday Super Store Tour Members are invited behind the scenes to explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in this exclusive free tour Saturday 3 February 2024 | 1.30pm - 2.30pm Free for Members – booking required Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre