Essential information
| Type |
Workshops
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Monday 1, 8, 15 and 29 June 2026 | 2.30-4.30pm |
| Prices | Free | Pre-booking required, contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk to book |
Come along and explore the history of astronomy with the Royal Observatory Greenwich's series of free interactive poetry workshops!
We've joined UK Men's Sheds Association (UKMSA) to create an Astronomy Shed here in Greenwich. It's a space to connect and create regardless of interest and ability, aimed at reaching more older adults.
About Time to Make
This year, join poet, researcher and theatre-maker S. L. Grange and our Astronomy team for a brand-new creative poetry series.
At the Time to Make workshops, you can create poetry inspired by astronomy and connect with other local adults along the way.
Each session will have prompts and poems based on our themes at the Royal Observatory Greenwich including space, time and navigation. We're looking at the big and small, from global histories and perceptions of time to the watch you wear on your wrist every day, the wonders of deep space to the crescent moon you saw from your kitchen window.
Time to Make sessions include the chance to:
- explore our handling collection
- enjoy a special tour of our astronomy exhibition
- experiment with different forms of poetry.
This will all take place alongside cups of tea and coffee and conversation. No previous interest or experience with astronomy or poetry is required!
How to book
- To book your place please contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk and our team will get back to you with confirmation of your place
- Spaces are limited
- One ticket will apply to all four workshops in the series, you're welcome to come to as many as you can
- Companion tickets are available
Useful information
- Time to Make takes place in the Seminar Room, by the main entrance of the Maritime Museum on Romney Road
- No experience or preparation is required to participate in these sessions
- Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be provided
Access information
- The Seminar Room has step free access.
- One session will include a tour of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition. If there is anything we can do to make a tour more comfortable for you please let us know.
- If there is anything we can do to make your visit generally more comfortable and accessible, please contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk ahead of the workshops.
- See below for more information on accessibility at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Plan your visit
How to find us
Time to Make is located inside the National Maritime Museum.
The Museum is a short walk from the centre of Greenwich, with regular DLR, rail, bus and river boat services available.
Accessibility
Find useful information about facilities and access at the National Maritime Museum, including guidance for disabled visitors coming to any of our sites.
Learn more about space and astronomy
The Royal Observatory is the historic centre of UK astronomy.
The Observatory is a short walk from the National Maritime Museum, so why not make the most of your day out in Greenwich and visit both places? Find out more.
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