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Type Talks and tours
Location
Date and Times Thursday 27 February 2025 | 7-8.30pm
Prices £20 Adults

£10 for Members (Limited free tickets are now sold out) . 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.

Please note the limited free tickets for members have now sold out. Members can still purchase tickets for this event for £10. 

Event programme

Camp, Coded and Curious: An LGBTQ+ History Month Tour

Thursday 27 February 2025, 7pm-8.30pm

 

Medal commemorating the marriage of James VI and Anne of Denmark. Obverse: Busts of James VI of Scotland and Anne, three-quarter face towards each other. He is in doublet and hat, high, crowned, and with feathers; she is in large ruff and necklace. Above is a crown. Legend: 'IACOBVS 6 . ET . ANNA . D . G . SCOTORVM . REX . ET . REGINA.' Reverse: Scottish shield, ensigned with helmet, crown and crest; at the sides, two standards, bearing the Scottish lion and the cross of St Andrew. Supporters, unicorns; lar

Join us at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for an evening with researcher K.A. Harper, member of Royal Museums Greenwich's Queer History Club.

This special LGBTQ+ History Month tour will showcase objects that explore queer history, from commemorative coins to rare uniforms and curiosities. Whether you’re a historian, artist, researcher, or simply curious, this tour is not to be missed!

Book tickets (select 27 February using the calendar)

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

Getting to Royal Museums Greenwich

What’s On

Find more events at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Coder Dojo
Workshops

Coder Dojo

Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
First Saturday of the month (unless stated otherwise below)
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Talks and tours

Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
Adults: £16 | Members: £12
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturday Super Store Tours
Talks and tours

Saturday Super Store Tours

Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Saturdays at 1.30pm
£12
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
SENsory Social Club
Family fun

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
Pay what you can
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Delve Deeper: Specialist tours

Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s.
Thursday 27 February 2025 | 7-8.30pm
£20 Adults
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Visit the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

The state-of-the-art conservation studio and storage centre