Essential information
| Type | Talks and tours |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Thursday 5 February 2026 | 7-8.30pm |
| Prices | Adult: £20, Student: £15, Members: £10 |
| Discount for Members. Not a Member? Join now |
Delve deeper into our collection of more than 2.5 million objects on our specialist tours and talks series, led by one of our expert curators, researchers or conservators.
The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is home to Royal Museums Greenwich's stored collections and state-of-the-art conservation studios. Since the development of our new collections centre in 2018, we are able to share our hidden treasures with the public, and showcase the skills and expertise of our conservation and storage teams.
Our specialist tours and talks will be centred around a different theme or topic each time – find out more about the talks on offer below.
Event programme
The Wine Dark Sea: Representations of the Classical World in Royal Museums Greenwich's Stores
Thursday 5 February 2026, 7pm-8.30pm
Join Fern Aldous, Assistant Curator of Maritime Technology, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
Uncover how the myths and iconography of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds have left their mark on maritime history. From epic sea battles and heroic legends to unexpected connections across time, this tour reveals the surprising ways classical antiquity continues to shape our understanding of the sea.
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Plan your visit
Where will the tours take place?
This tour will be held at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, our state of the art conservation and collection centre in Kidbrooke.
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 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. E-mail: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk
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The state-of-the-art conservation studio and storage centre