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| Date and times | Saturday 4 July 2026 | 12pm -4pm |
| Prices | Free |
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre's Community Day returns as we celebrate our community and their connection to the collections.
From behind-the-scenes tours to live musical performances, this free event is filled with activities for everyone to enjoy. Consider this your access pass to untold stories, remarkable objects, and hidden histories.
Check this page for updates about the activities taking place.
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Talks and tours
Tour: Everyday Lives
12.15pm-1pm, 1.15pm-2pm and 3.15pm-4pm
What was life like in the past? Through objects in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and character actors, this tour will give you a glimpse back in time.
Talk: A Day to Remember: The Grand Opening of the Museum
12.30pm-12.45pm, 1.30pm-1.45pm, 3.30pm-3.45pm
Discover how the National Maritime Museum came to be in this talk given by Royal Museums Greenwich's records team.
Talk: Focal Point on the River: Everyday life at the London Royal Docks (1900-1980)
1pm-1.15pm
Curator Alex Grover gives an insight into daily life at the cargo hubs.
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Activities and workshops
All activities are drop-in.
Badge making workshop: Print your mark
12 pm-12.45pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Coding workshop: Coder Dojo
12pm-4pm
Family history workshop
12pm-4pm
SENsory Social Club shuffleboard inspired by cruise deck games
12pm-4pm
Design your own porthole
12pm-4pm
Flowerpot decorating
12pm-4pm
Ropemaking
12pm-4pm
Can you guess the everyday object?
12pm-4pm
Creative workshop: Freshly penned
2pm-4pm
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Entertainment
Please note that entertainment will take place outside.
Welcome
1pm-1.05pm
SENsory Social Club performance
1.05pm-1.15pm
Queer History Club Sea Shanty
2.15pm-2.30pm
Speeches
2.30pm-3pm
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Displays
Opening the Museum: A Look Inside the Archives display
Drop-in from 12pm- 4pm
Optimism wellbeing sessions: Greenwich Youth Service work
Drop-in from 12pm-2pm
Community Garden
12pm - 4pm
Plan your visit
Getting here
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.
Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS
By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only a 5-minute walk away.
By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132
By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. Email: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk
Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be available in the Learning Space between 12pm-4pm.
Visit the collection
Go behind the scenes at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and explore our state of the art conservation studio and collections store.
