Essential information
| Type | Talks and tours |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Thursday 14 May 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.
Upcoming tours
Popular Astronomy in Victorian Britain
Thursday 14 May 2026, 7-8.30pm
Join Daisy Chamberlain, Curator for First Light, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
The nineteenth century saw an array of exciting new discoveries about our solar system and the creation of new fields of study in astronomy. But this new science was not only discussed amongst astronomers. It also captivated ordinary people as astronomical learning reached popular audiences in upper-class homes, classrooms, churches and working men’s clubs.
What were the new discoveries made by Victorian astronomers? How were they communicated to popular audiences? And how were these educational experiences shaped by class?
Come along to this tour to find out the answers.
Book tickets (select 14 May 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
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