Essential information
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Family fun
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| Location | |
| Date and times | Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 May 2026 | 11am–4pm |
| Prices | Free | Drop in |
Come along to the National Maritime Museum this May half term, and take part in a range of fun-filled events.
Whether you want to unleash your creativity in craft workshops or say hello to character actors, there's plenty to enjoy.
All sessions are free with no need to book in advance. Check out the full programme below.
May half term full programme
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Sailors' secrets and star tools
Saturday 23 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Discover the tools sailors used to explore the world, no GPS required!
Explore astrolabes and chronometers, then design your own decorative instrument, proving even practical objects can have real star quality.
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Galactic path prints
Sunday 24 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
The Milky Way has long been a pathway of stories. Explore its meanings and create your own starry prints using stencils and simple techniques, forming your own cosmic connection.
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Wonder turners
Monday 25 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Create a Victorian thaumatrope and watch two images become one.
Design your own moving solar system and see the planets fall into orbit before your eyes.
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Turning stars upside down
Tuesday 26 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
The stars in our sky look different all across the world.
Explore shifting constellations and make your own starry artwork based on our ever-changing sky.
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Wishing stars of Matariki
Wednesday 27 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Make small stars with big meaning, inspired by the Maōri festival of Matariki.
Add it to a wishing tree or take it home to admire!
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Shine bright sunglasses
Thursday 28 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Design your own star-shaped sunglasses inspired by constellations and planets. Perfect for sunny days when you want to look stellar, or just a little bit dazzling.
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A window to the Universe
Friday 29 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Frame the universe in this exciting activity by making your own glowing photo frame artwork.
Add stars, constellations or soft nebula patterns, then place string lights into the frame and take home a little bit of the night sky.
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Create your own constellation story
Saturday 30 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Humans have always found shapes, meanings and stories among the stars.
Use light and shapes to create constellations and turn simple marks into stories worth sharing.
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Sail by the sky
Saturday 30 May
11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm | Group Space | For younger visitors
Set sail on a sensory journey, guided by the stars.
Explore sound, light and storytelling across magical islands in this gentle, immersive experience for younger explorers.
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Starry lanterns
Sunday 31 May
11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Learning Space | Suitable for all ages
Make your own stars to wish upon and create a glowing constellation lantern.
Use tracing paper and soft lights to design a craft that is truly out of this world.
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