International Talk Like a Pirate Day

To mark the mighty occasion of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we're calling all friendly buccaneers to join us for a swashbuckling fancy dress weekend at the National Maritime Museum! 

As part of the celebrations we're offering everyone 2-for-1 entry to the Museum's epic Pirates exhibition from 19-21 September.

Follow the history of piracy from the Caribbean to the South China Sea, and discover how our image of pirates has been shaped by film, fashion, literature and more. Don't miss the boat and book your 2-for-1 tickets here. 

(Make sure you select 19, 20 or 21 September before selecting your preferred time to visit).

But that's not all!

Come dressed in your finest pirate gear (unarmed pirates only, no fake weapons please) and you’ll be entered into our prize draw to win a chest of maritime treasures: 

• Cutty Sark Rig Climb tickets for you and your first mate
• City Cruises voucher for a 24-hour Family River Pass
• Old Royal Naval College passes for two
• A family tour voucher (for up to four people) and a pirate goodie bag from The Golden Hinde
• A year-long Royal Museums Greenwich Membership 

Two lucky runners-up will each receive a Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass, perfect for exploring the wonders of Greenwich with their trusty crew. Keep an eye on this page for full details on how to enter. 

We're planning a weekend full of nautical mischief and pirate-themed fun, including a surprise visit from a real-life seafaring character actor on Saturday. Set a course for Greenwich and we'll see you in September!