Essential information
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Family fun
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| Date and times | Wednesdays, 22 July - 26 August 2026 | 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm |
| Prices | Free |
Tune in for a summer of music each and every Wednesday at the National Maritime Museum this summer.
Come and listen to catchy tunes; dance, play and sing songs; and learn how music was used by maritime communities in the past.
All the live music sessions take place upstairs on the Ocean Map at the Maritime Museum, and they'll all FREE!
| When | What | Full info |
| Wed 22 & 29 July | Lost at Sea with Gecko | In the 1960s, six boys from Tonga were shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific. Join singer-storytellers Gecko for a creative family workshop; imagine the boys' incredible journey; and celebrate the power of friendship in isolation. |
| Wed 5 August | Dockside Shanties with Paul Rubinstein | Shiver me timbers! This lively music session follows the journey of timber from forest to ship. Meet loggers, dockworkers and sailors, and discover how music helped people work together on the dockside 200 years ago. |
| Wed 12 August | Sea Sounds Play with Joe Steele | Step onboard for an open music session full of playful exploration. Families can discover instruments, sensory objects and simple songs, with gentle guidance from Joe, and plenty of space to play, listen, sing or join in. |
| Wed 19 August | Sea Sounds Play with Kiran and Joe | Step onboard for a drop-in music session full of playful exploration. Families can discover instruments, sensory objects and simple songs, with gentle guidance from the facilitators and plenty of space to play, listen, sing or join in. |
| Wed 26 August | Lost at Sea with Gecko | In the 1960s, six boys from Tonga were shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific. Join singer-storytellers Gecko for a creative family workshop; imagine the boys' incredible journey; and celebrate the power of friendship in isolation. |
More to explore
Before or after your musical adventure, you can pick up a free trail or sensory bag from the front desk to explore the Museum's galleries in your own time.
Plus, The Cove outdoor playground and the AHOY! Children's Gallery are open every day of the summer holidays.
Not free on Wednesdays?
Here's a complete list of all the summer holiday activities in Greenwich
Summer Play Tuesdays
Come and play outside at the National Maritime Museum on Tuesdays this summer
Summer craft sessions
Enjoy special craft sessions at the National Maritime Museum on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays this summer
Summer Storytelling Fridays
Enjoy magical storytelling at the National Maritime Museum on Fridays this summer
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
Summer holidays at Cutty Sark
Hands-on workshops, character actors and storytelling sessions - there's lots to enjoy at Cutty Sark this summer!
Summer holidays at the National Maritime Museum
Dive into free holiday activities at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
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