Experimental Saturdays

Essential information

Type	Events and festivals
Location	Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Date and times	Select Saturdays (see page for details)

Experimental Saturdays are monthly events at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre designed to spark creativity, conversation and confidence.

From hands-on art workshops and curator-led talks to wellbeing sessions and introductory coding and digital skills workshops for adults, each session offers a fresh way to experience the collections and try something new.

Whether you want to slow down, learn a new skill, hear fascinating stories, or get creative with friends, there’s something for you. Join us for inspiring, relaxed sessions that open up the stores in engaging and unexpected ways.

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Can’t make it after all? Please drop us an email at bookings@rmg.co.uk, so we can pass your place on to someone else. We really appreciate it.

Upcoming sessions

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Digital Skills & Coding for Adults (Beginners)

Saturday 4 April | 2-4pm | Free

Curious about how everyday digital tools work? Join this free, beginner-friendly session led by our facilitator Dave, introducing the basics of common software and simple coding in a relaxed and supportive environment.

You’ll explore how programs like Excel organise and calculate data, learn the differences between tools such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, and pick up tips to improve presentations. In the second half, you’ll be introduced to coding using the beginner-friendly platform Scratch, where you’ll create your own character and experiment with movement, loops and dialogue. There will be plenty of time for questions throughout.

What do I need to bring?
Please bring a laptop and charger if possible. We have limited spare equipment available – please email ppmcc@rmg.co.uk in advance if you need to borrow one. You may also wish to bring a notepad and pencil. Light refreshments (hot drinks and biscuits) will be provided.

Inside Royal Museums Greenwich collections centre - rows of objects including two ships figureheads

Saturday Super Store Tour

Saturday 2 May | 1.30-2.30pm | Adults: £12

Gain an insight into the behind-the-scenes treasures of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection with a tour of the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

On this personal and fun experience, our specialist tour guides will lead you through a selection of the 2.5 million objects and archives we have across our sites.

Come face-to-face with intriguing stories relating to the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions, naval battles, and some lesser-known narratives.

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