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Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July | 10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm, 3.15pm - sold out
Prices Free
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Please note that this event has now sold out, but you can see more events for families here.

Join us for an ocean-themed interactive family experience!

Ready Steady Sail! is a live creative art adventure which invites you to individually design and customise your own cardboard boat, inspired by the rich collection of ships at the National Maritime Museum.

Climb inside your personalised painted ship and set sail across our new Ocean Map. Discover the secrets of the deep through an interactive walkabout performance, before sailing your unique boat home.

There will be four sessions on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, taking place at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm and 3.15pm. Sessions will run for approximately 30 minutes each. You must book a free ticket using the link above to take part.

The sessions are suitable for ages 3+, due to the size of the boats. 

Participants will play with crayons, pens, paint pads and rollers... so it's better not to wear your best clothes!

This event has been created in partnership with A Line Art.

Useful information

How to book tickets
  • Everyone attending will need a ticket to ensure we stay within capacity and have enough boats!
  • Book your free ticket via Eventbrite by clicking the 'book now' button at the top of this page.
  • There is limited capacity on this session, so please cancel your ticket if you can no longer attend via Eventbrite or by emailing us at families@rmg.co.uk 
What to do when you arrive
  • We ask that all buggies are left in buggy parking, except where babies are sleeping.
  • Please meet in the Learning Space. The group will travel between the Learning Space and the new Ocean Map during the session. There is lift access between these spaces.
  • See our Facilities and Access page for further access details.

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Cover image by Martin Brown