Essential information
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Events and festivals
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| Date and times | Monthly on 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.
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.
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Seven Seas Quiz
Saturday 5 December 2026 | 7-8:30pm | £5
It's time to batten down the hatches and set sail for PPMCC's Seven Seas Quiz!
Hosted by art historian and comedian Verity Babbs, grab your shipmates (up to teams of five and prepare for a not-so-nautical novelty quiz where everyone's in the running for prizes, whether your performance is ship-shape or you really ought to walk the plank.
Coming with friends or sailing solo? Everyone's welcome! We'll help put together teams on the night, so there's no need to worry about finding your crew. Just bring your best quiz knowledge and get ready for a fun evening of friendly competition.
To add a little festive cheer, we'll be serving mulled wine and mince pies throughout the evening.
WARNING: Shoehorned seafaring phrases likely.
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Meet your host
Verity Babbs is an art historian, comedian and the founder and host of Art Laughs, the art-themed comedy nights that have sold out audiences at PPMCC for the last three years.
She has appeared on The Harry Hill Show, BBC Radio 4's The Naked Week and BBC Two's Lowry: The Unheard Tapes. Verity has also worked as a presenter for the British Museum, Tate and the Royal Academy, and is the author of The History of Art in One Sentence.
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Saturday Super Store Tour
Saturday 9 January 2027 | 1-2pm | Adults: £12 | Children: free
Discover the hidden treasures of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection with a behind-the-scenes tour of the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
Led by our specialist guides, this engaging and personal experience offers a rare glimpse into the fascinating objects and archives from across our four sites: the National Maritime Museum, Queen's House, Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. Together, these collections span 2.5 million items.
Come face-to-face with remarkable and everyday objects, uncovering connections to the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions and historic naval battles, alongside surprising discoveries and lesser-known stories.
Experimental Saturdays: Dates for 2026 and 2027
If you love coming along to our monthly Experimental Saturdays, make sure you note the following dates in your diaries for 2026 and 2027:
- Saturday 5 December 2026
- Saturday 9 January 2027
- Saturday 6 February 2027
- Saturday 6 March 2027
Please check back here for activity details. We aim to add activities at least one month in advance.
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