Essential information

Type
Family fun
Location
Date and times Returning in February 2027
Prices Free
Part of LGBTQ+ History Month

Each February the National Maritime Museum hosts Out at Sea, a day-long family festival celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Take part in workshops, watch live performances, attend talks and tours, and more. Bring your family and friends to join a wonderful line-up of queer historians, artists and performers as we celebrate LGBTQ+ history, identities and communities.

Please come back in 2027 to see what we have planned for the next Out at Sea festival!

Get involved

Can't wait until the event to take part? See how you could become part of Royal Museums Greenwich.

LGBTQ+ Family Network
A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
LGBTQ+ history month
Join us in Greenwich each February for a spectacular series of events celebrating queer histories, cultures and communities
LGBTQ+ Family in Residence
Is your family interested in becoming a LGBTQ+ Family in Residence at the National Maritime Museum?
Families at Royal Museums Greenwich
Travel across the seas and through the universe at Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House
Queer History Club
An informal, community-centred research group meeting monthly at the National Maritime Museum

What’s on

More events for families at Royal Museums Greenwich.

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
Cutty Sark
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
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
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
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 19 June, 10 July, 24 July, 21 August 2026
Free
National Maritime Museum
Experiences | Space and astronomy

Mirror Moon
Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon has landed at the Royal Observatory – see and feel the lunar surface like never before
On display now
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Family fun

Summer holidays at Cutty Sark
Hands-on workshops, character actors and storytelling sessions - there's lots to enjoy at Cutty Sark this summer!
18 July - 30 August 2026 | See page for details
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
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
Family fun

Summer holidays at the National Maritime Museum
Dive into free holiday activities at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
19 July – 30 August 2026 | Daily except Mondays
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Queen's House
Join us at the Queen's House for a range of fun activities for families during the summer break
22 July – 30 August 2026 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
Free
Queen's House
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
Family fun | Space and astronomy

Discover the Moon
Come to the Royal Observatory this August to enjoy a day of special family-friendly activities dedicated to our amazing Moon
Monday 10 August, 2-5pm | Monday 24 August, 10am-1pm
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
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

Choose your tickets

All events taking place as part of Out At Sea are free. Book entry tickets online in advance or just turn up on the day

National Maritime Museum

  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Access to all free galleries and activities
Free entry
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Queen's House

  • Historic house
  • Internationally renowned art
  • Stunning architecture
  • Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
  • Free tours and audio guides
Free entry
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Cutty Sark

  • Explore the main deck
  • Walk beneath the ship
  • See how the crew lived
  • Family activities and interactives
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Audio guide included
Adult£22
Child£11
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