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Talks and tours
Location
Date and times Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 6.30-7.30pm
Prices Free for Members

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Join some of the team behind the transformational First Light project at the Royal Observatory with this exclusive presentation at the National Maritime Museum.

Learn about the plans for the revamped Royal Observatory, see some of the new architectural designs for the site and put your questions to the team. 

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What’s on

Family fun | Member events

Members' craft workshop
Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members
Saturday 12 September and Saturday 21 November 2026 | 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Lecture: The hunt for axion dark matter
Join us as we explore the dark matter problem in this Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture by Professor Edward Daw
Monday 14 September 2026 | 7.15pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' lecture: the most important naval officer you’ve never heard of
Join author Alan Harper as he recounts the extraordinary life of Royal Navy warrant officer Greenvile Collins, the subject of his book Master & Cartographer
Tuesday 15 September | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' treasures tours
Explore the treasures of the National Maritime Museum with one of our expert guides
Sunday 20 September 2026 | 11am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions | Talks and tours

Members' private view: ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026
View the brand-new exhibition of the world's greatest space photography, and learn more about the amazing winning and shortlisted images
Thursday 24 September 2026 | 6.30-8.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

Anniversary Celebration at the Queen's House
Ten years on from the major reopening of the Queen's House, come and celebrate the making of a 'House of Delights' for the 21st century with a special programme of events
Thursday 8 October, Saturday 10 October, Sunday 11 October and Thursday 22 October 2026 | Various times
Tickets from £0-£40
Queen's House
Talks and tours | Space and astronomy

Members' lecture: Galaxies with Jake Foster
Royal Observatory astronomer Jake Foster explores the Universe on an expansive scale, showcasing and examining the stars, planets, gas and dark matter that populate our cosmos
Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

In conversation with Richard Wright: celebrating 10 years of the Great Hall ceiling
Hear first-hand about the ideas, craftsmanship, and legacy behind this spectacular ceiling installation
Thursday 22 October 2026 | Doors open at 6.30pm | In conversation at 7pm
Adult £25 | Students £22.50
Queen's House
Workshops

The Sky We Share - Star Stories from around the World workshop
Discover constellation myths from cultures around the world in our Members' workshop
Friday 30 October 2026 | 11-11.45am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours

First Look at First Light
Join some of the team behind the transformational First Light project at the Royal Observatory at this exclusive presentation
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours

Behind-the-scenes tour at the Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre
Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours.
Thursday 12 November | 1.30-3.30pm
Free for Members
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre