Free

Essential Information

Type Talks and tours
Location
Queen's House
Date and Times Sunday 6 October 2024 | 10.45am - 4pm
Prices Free

Come along for talks, tours and art workshops as we shine a light on Black artists and Black histories within the Queen's House.

Events are free and take place throughout the day on 6 October. There's no need to book, but capacities are limited for some events. Check the programme below for more details.

These events are part of Black History Month at Royal Museums Greenwich.

See the programme

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Olaudah Equiano by Christy Symington

Art workshop: Equiano’s bust

10.45am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Queen's House Undercroft

Get inspired by Olaudah Equiano’s bust, an artwork made by the contemporary artist Christy Symington MRSS, and put your sketching skills into practice.

Talk: Olaudah Equiano

11am and 2.30pm, King’s Bedchamber 

During this free talk you'll learn about the life of Olaudah Equiano, a key figure in the fight to end the slave trade within the British Empire. 

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Ship of Fools by Kehinde Wiley

Talk: Kehinde Wiley and Ship of Fools 

11.30am and 3pm, King’s Bedchamber

This free talk will explore different aspects of Ship of Fools (pictured), a painting by the world-renowned visual artist Kehinde Wiley.

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Queen’s House Treasures Tour

12.30am and 2.30pm, Undercroft, Free

We'll be running our classic Queen’s House Treasures Tour with some special treats. In addition to exploring the architecture and history of this ‘House of Delight’, our tour guide will point out artworks within the House that were made by Black artists or explore Black histories. 

At the end of the tour, visitors will also get exclusive access to the balcony with views towards Greenwich Park.

Capacity limited to 24 people: Wristbands can be collected from the Queen’s Admissions desk on the day. They will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the Queen’s House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. Due to health and safety reasons, children under 12 cannot access the balcony.

What’s On

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Black History Month talks at the Queen's House
Talks and tours | Black History Month

Black History Month talks at the Queen's House

A special programme of tours and workshops celebrating Black History Month
Sunday 6 October 2024 | 10.45am - 4pm
Free
Queen's House
Lunchtime Concerts
Events and festivals

Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
Select weekdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
Free, drop in
Queen's House
Salons in the Queen’s House
Talks and tours

Salons in the Queen’s House

See the Queen’s House and its collections in a new light with this series of free lunchtime talks exploring art, architecture, history and our contemporary culture
Alternate Wednesdays | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House
Resilience: Black History Month
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Resilience: Black History Month

'Resilience' at the Queen's House seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice
Friday 18 October | 6 - 9.30pm
Pay what you can: £0, £5, £10
Queen's House
Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House

Join us for a night of chamber music performed by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Friday 25 October 2024 | 7.30pm-8.30pm
Adult: £16, Members: £14.40, Child: £8
Queen's House
October half term at the Queen's House
Family fun

October half term at the Queen's House

Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this October half term
28 October - 2 November 2024 | See page for times
Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities
Queen's House
Queen's House characters
Family fun

Queen's House characters

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
28, 30 October and 1 November 2024 | See below | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Salons in the Queen's House: Architectures of Empire
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Architectures of Empire

In this free lunchtime talk, hear Assistant Curator Vittoria Cervini talk about the architectural and imperial afterlives of the Queen’s House
Wednesday 30 October | 1pm-1.45pm
Free
Queen's House
Salons in the Queen's House: Provocation in Porcelain
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Provocation in Porcelain

In this free lunchtime talk in the Queen’s House, hear artist Victoria Burgher talk about the colonial legacies materialised in ceramics
Wednesday 13 November | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
Queen's House
Evening concerts at the Queen's House
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Evening concerts at the Queen's House

A night of music featuring Mezzo-soprano Sofia Bagulho and harpist Lucia Foti
Friday 29 November 2024 | 7.30-8.30pm
Adult: £16 | Child: £8
Queen's House
BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the portraits in the Queen's House
Friday 6 December 2024 | 1.30pm-2.30pm
Free
Queen's House