Essential Information

Type Talks and tours
Location
National Maritime Museum
Date and Times Thursday 2 May 2024 | 10.30am
Prices Free | Members only

Join one of the Museum's guides as they take you through the treasures of the National Maritime Museum. See the beautiful Fijian double-hulled canoe in the Pacific Encounters gallery and learn more about the jacket Nelson was wearing when he was shot at the Battle of Trafalgar. 

Please meet your tour guide at the ticket desk in the Sammy Ofer Wing of the National Maritime Museum, which is located next to the Parkside Cafe. 

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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!

What’s On

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Wonders in the Deep
Talks and tours | Member events

Wonders in the Deep

Hear stories from the world-famous underwater archaeologist, Mensun Bound.
Thursday 10 October 2024 | 6.30pm-7.30pm
Free for Members | £8 for non-Member tickets SOLD OUT
Cutty Sark
Members' crafting
Family fun | Member events

Members' crafting

Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members.
Every other month | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm
Free for Members – booking required
In Greenwich
The case for dark matter
Talks and tours | Member events

The case for dark matter

A Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture by Dr Matthew Bothwell
Monday 14 October 2024 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm
Flamsteed Members: FREE| Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
National Maritime Museum
Planetary defence: how are we doing?
Talks and tours | Member events

Planetary defence: how are we doing?

How can we protect our planet from asteroids? Learn in this exclusive talk with Professor Alan Fitzsimmons
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | 6.30pm-7.30pm
Free | Members only
Royal Observatory
Trafalgar Day Members' tour
Talks and tours | Member events

Trafalgar Day Members' tour

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery at the National Maritime Museum with curator Dr Katherine Gazzard
Monday 21 October 2024 | 2pm-2.45pm and 3pm-3.45pm (SOLD OUT)
Free | Members only
National Maritime Museum
New Members' Tour
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 for Members | Booking essential
In Greenwich
The Ghosts of Greenwich - storytelling session for young people
Family fun | Member events

The Ghosts of Greenwich - storytelling session for young people

Hear some spooky stories from around Greenwich and learn how to craft your own tales in this Halloween workshop
Friday 1 November 2024 | 11am-midday, 1.30pm-2.30pm and 3pm-4pm
Free | Members only
National Maritime Museum
Objects in Focus
Talks and tours | Member events

Objects in Focus

Visit our collection centre to get up close with an iconic object from our collection
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | 10.30am-11.30am
Free for Members – sold out
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre