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Date and times Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 11am-12pm | Please arrive at 10.50am
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Join our wonderful guides for a special audio-described tour of the Pacific Encounters gallery for blind and visually impaired visitors.

This guided tour explores some of the highlights of this gallery and the many stories it holds. You'll also have opportunities to touch and discuss objects, and the tour ends with an immersive experience.

Please let us know when booking your ticket if you intend to bring a guide/companion and/or a guide dog.

Your guides will meet you at the Parkside Entrance of the National Maritime Museum.

Places are limited to 6 people, plus companions / guides. If you have any questions about the tour, please contact Elma Curran: ecurran@rmg.co.uk.

A woman looks at a dress displayed in a glass case inside the Pacific Encounters gallery.
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Observatory Unlocked
Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
Saturdays and Sundays
Included with Royal Observatory admission
Royal Observatory
Talks and tours

Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
Adults: £16 | Members: £12
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Family fun

Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum
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
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term time | Check schedule below for school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
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Talks and tours

Royal Observatory Treasures Tour
Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects with a guided tour
Daily tours at 11am and 3pm
£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | In addition to Royal Observatory entry | Members go free
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Coder Dojo
Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
First or second Saturday of the month (see page for dates)
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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, 1pm, 2pm
£4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily until 3 August 2026 | 10am-5pm
Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £9
National Maritime Museum
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
Family fun

Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
Family fun

SENsory Sailors
Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Second Saturday of the month | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions

Windrush Food Culture exhibition
Visit this free exhibition exploring Windrush food culture and its impact on Britain through the decades: from the margins to the mainstream
Open Tuesday - Saturday until 30 July 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free entry
National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions

Niki Gorick: Dock Life
A snapshot of the culture and communities of London’s docklands
Open daily | 10am-5pm
Included with Cutty Sark entry
Cutty Sark
Exhibitions

Kõmij Mour Ijin/Our Life is Here
Reflections on nuclear testing and climate change in the Marshall Islands – a contemporary art exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily until 4 October 2026 | 10am-5pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Workshops | Art and culture

From object to art craft workshops
Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Talks and tours

LGBTQ+ history talks at the National Maritime Museum
We deliver queer history talks at least once a week at the National Maritime Museum
Thursdays and Sundays | See page for dates | 3.30pm | Drop-in
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours

Treasures Tour of the National Maritime Museum
Explore some of the Museum’s most prized – and lesser-known – objects on a guided tour
Daily at 12pm and 2pm
£7.50 Adult | £5.50 Student | £3.75 Child | Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Maritime history

Shipkeeping Wednesdays
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we bring the art and heritage of ship care to life with shipkeeping talks and activities
Second Wednesday of every month - see page for details | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
Cutty Sark
Family fun | Experiences

Astronomers Take Over
This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
Now open | Dates and times vary: check the ticketing page for full details | 10am-5pm
Experience + planetarium: £16 | Experience only: £8
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Art and culture

Queen's House Treasures Tour with drinks on the balcony
Learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings
Select Sundays between March and October 2026 at 3.30pm
Adult: £25 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £22.50
Queen's House
Family fun | Experiences | Space and astronomy

Unboxing the Universe
Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in this exciting science theatre show, and answer some big questions about the Universe along the way
Sat & Sun 1.30pm and 3.30pm | Fri-Mon (School holidays only) 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
£16 for adult / child / student ticket
National Maritime Museum
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
Last Saturday of the month | 12.30pm-2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Baby yoga
Stretch and unwind with your little one on our Ocean Map during this baby yoga session.
First or second Friday of the month | 10.15am and 11am
£10 per baby and accompanying adult
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Space and astronomy

Astronomy LEGO brick club
Join us for a LEGO brick building club themed around the night sky
Every Friday | 2.30-4.30pm | Except 5 June, 10 July, 21 August 2026
Free
National Maritime Museum
Workshops | Space and astronomy

Time to Make poetry workshops
Join us for a series of workshops exploring space and time through poetry
Monday 1, 8, 15 and 29 June 2026 | 2.30-4.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required, contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk to book
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

DEBUT at the Queen’s House
Come to an evening of enchanting classical music as part of DEBUT's acclaimed 'Secret Concerts' series
Thursday 4 June 2026 and Thursday 3 September 2026 | VIP experience at 6pm | Classic experience at 6.30pm
Adult £35 | VIP Adult £60 (+£3 booking fee) | Adult Member £31.50 | VIP Adult Member £54
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Events and festivals | The ocean

World Ocean Day
A family-friendly celebration of our ocean at the National Maritime Museum
Saturday 6 June 2026
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Sea shanty singers
Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
First weekend of every month
Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £22 Adult | £11 Child
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals

Experimental Saturdays

Experimental Saturdays brings people together at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for workshops that spark conversation, creativity and connection
Select Saturdays (see page for details)
Free Entry
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Astronomy Society masterclass
Join the Flamsteed Astronomy Society for a masterclass in nightscape photography
Tuesday 9 June 2026 | Doors open at 6.30pm, event starts at 7pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Experiences

Ferreira Weekend at Cutty Sark
Join us for a weekend celebrating Portugal Day and take part in activities themed around the decades Cutty Sark spent as Ferreira after the ship was sold to a Portuguese company in 1895
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free with entry to Cutty Sark - Adults £22 | Students £16.50 | Children £11
Cutty Sark
Talks and tours | Member events

Flamsteed Lecture: Unveiling the secrets of star and planetary system formation
Join us as we explore star and planetary formations with the sharpest eyes on the sky in this Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture by Dr Claire Davies
Monday 15 June 2026 | 7.15pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals | Art and culture

Lunchtime Concerts at the Queen's House
Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
Select Wednesdays | 1pm-2pm | Next date 17 June
Free, drop in
Queen's House
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' lecture: This way up with Map Men
Explore cartographic travesties with YouTubers Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones aka Map Men
Wednesday 17 June | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members | £15 for non-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
Friday 19 June, Saturday 18 July, Tuesday 11 August and Sunday 20 September 2026 | 11am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals | Ocean Court

Windrush Day 2026
A day of creative workshops, informative talks and discussion to explore the significance of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush and the legacies of the Windrush generation
Saturday 20 June 2026 | 11am-4pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours

Guided audio-described tour of the Pacific Encounters gallery
Join a tour of the National Maritime Museum's Pacific Encounters gallery for blind and visually impaired visitors
Tuesday 23 June 2026 | 11am-12pm | Please arrive at 10.50am
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Phillis Wheatley and American Revolution 250
Award-winning British-Nigerian writer Ade Solanke discusses her work on the acclaimed poet
Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 1-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House
Workshops

Collage workshop with artist Sharon Walters
Get creative with artist Sharon Walters at the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House in a collage workshop for young people aged 13-17
Saturday 27 June 2026 | 2-4pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Maritime History and Culture Seminars

Remembered lives: a tribute to the crew of HMS Challenger
Join us for a free online talk by independent researcher Philip Pearson
Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 5.15pm-6.30pm
Free Entry
Online
Experiences | Member events

Members' summer party
Celebrate the summer with us in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum
Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 6.30-8.30pm
£5 per ticket
Queen's House
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: The flying fish tour
Join artist Remiiya Badru as she takes you on a tour of contemporary art in the Queen's House which features the symbolic motif of the flying fish
Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 1-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House
Workshops

Young Carnival Creators
Take part in the legendary Notting Hill Carnival! Design and create your own Carnival costume and performance inspired by sound system culture and migration
Wednesdays from July to August & Sunday 30 August | 5-7pm | Time of Sunday parade to be confirmed
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Amazing Animals in Maritime History
Join historian and guide John Wilson at the National Maritime Museum, for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour about remarkable animals
Friday 3 July 2026 | 2pm-3pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Workshops | Member events

Members' solar observing
Learn how to view the sun with our team from Flamsteed Astronomy Society
Tuesday 7 July and Thursday 6 August | 11am
Free for Members
Royal Observatory
Events and festivals

Teachers' Evening 2026
Join us for a celebration to mark the end of term and look towards the new academic year
Thursday 9 July 2026 | 4.30-7pm
FREE for UK school teachers and educators
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

Matariki
Celebrate the Pacific New Year and explore the connections between the stars and Māori/Pacific Island cultures with Royal Museums Greenwich
Saturday 11 July 2026 | 12-4.30pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Ocean Court

Ready Steady Sail!
Join us for a day of ocean fun through an interactive walkabout performance and crafting to bring our Ocean Map to life!
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026 | 10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm and 3.15pm
£6 per child
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Maritime History and Culture Seminars

I saw three ships go sailing by: the life of Phillis Wheatley in three maritime journeys
Join us for a free online talk by playwright and academic Ade Solanke
Tuesday 21 July 2026 | 5.15-6.30pm
Free Entry
Online
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' lecture: The aristocrat, the able seaman and the tragedy of Titanic
Join writer Angela Young as she tells the story of two courageous Titanic survivors
Tuesday 21 July | 6.30-7.30pm
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Workshops

SEND family poetry workshop
Come along and enjoy these poetry workshops for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Thursday 23 July 2026 | 10.30-11.15am; 12-12.45pm; 2-2.45pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals | Ocean Court

Caribbean Takeover
Join the Caribbean Social Forum as they take over the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House for another spectacular year of celebration
Saturday 25 July 2026 | 10am-5pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Beyond Windrush
Join Community Engagement Researcher, Dr Juanita Cox, who will share her research discoveries on what the Museum's collections reveal about Windrush
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 1pm
Free
Queen's House
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe
Join astrophotographer Josh Dury as he discusses the importance of protecting our view of the night sky
Friday 31 July 2026 | 6.30-8pm
£10 Adults | £9 Students
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Member events

Discover our Ocean Map
Explore our Ocean Map with a curator in this event for children
Tuesday 11 and Thursday 20 August | 10.30-11am
Free for Members
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Evening of Astrophotography
Come along to a panel discussion to learn more about astrophotography, and enjoy a private viewing of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition
Saturday 8 August 2026 | 6pm-8pm
Adults: £14 | Students and Under 25s: £10
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Cutty Sark relaxed opening
Explore the famous tea clipper in a calmer, more relaxed environment
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 10am-11am
£22 per adult, £11 per child, £3 Universal Credit, free for carers
Cutty Sark
Workshops

Wellbeing walk with Lira Valencia: Greenwich Park
Join outdoor content creator, community builder and nature enthusiast Lira Valencia for a guided nature walk through Greenwich Park for young people aged 16-25
Wednesday 19 August 2026 | 2.30-4.30pm
Free
In Greenwich
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

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
Workshops

Saturday Art Club
Join weekly creative workshops for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
Saturdays from October 2026 - March 2027 | 10am-1pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours

Guided audio-described tour of the Queen's House
Join a tour of the Queen's House for blind and visually impaired visitors
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | 11am-12pm | Please arrive at 10.50am
Free
Queen's House
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility
Thursday 8 October 2026 | 2pm-3.30pm
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Musica Antica at the Queen's House
A night of celebration with music by virtuoso female composers from 17th-century Venice and Florence
Thursday 8 October 2026 | VIP experience at 5.45pm | Sessions at 6.15pm and 8pm
Adult: £20-£25, VIP Adult: £45 (plus £3 booking fee) | Adult Member: £18-£22.50; VIP Adult Member: £40
Queen's House
Workshops

Young Producers
Find out more about the Young Producers – a paid opportunity for young people aged 16-25
Every other Tuesday from 20 October 2026 to 23 February 2027 & Saturday 13 February 2027 | 5-7pm & Saturday event times to be confirmed
Free
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
Events and festivals | Maritime history

Sea Shanty Festival 2026
Visit Cutty Sark for a fantastic day of sea song performances and workshops in celebration of the tea clipper's 157th birthday
Saturday 21 November 2026 | 10am-4.30pm
Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
Cutty Sark
Events and festivals

LGBTQ+ history month
Join us in Greenwich each February for a spectacular series of events celebrating queer histories, cultures and communities
Throughout February 2027
Free Entry
In Greenwich
Events and festivals

Lunar New Year
We celebrated the Year of the Horse with a whole host of Lunar New Year activities and performances
Saturday 13 February 2027 | 10am-4pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Events and festivals

STEM careers event 2027
Free careers event for schools
Wednesday 24 February 2027 | 10am-3pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Cutty Sark
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the iconic sailing ship
Friday 26 February 2027 | 2-3pm
Free with entry to the ship. Cutty Sark entry: Adult: £22 | Student: £16.50 | Child: £11
Cutty Sark