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Type
Family fun
Location
Date and times Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Prices Free

Visit the Queen's House and discover characters from history with their own fascinating stories to tell.

Mistress Babbington

Mistress Babbington character actors at the Queen's House

Meet Mistress Babbington, in charge of running the Queen's House following the Restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660.

Discover the history of the building and find out what life was like in this royal residence.

Inspector Canvass

A family look at an image on an easel and laugh with a character actor.

What’s in a picture? Come and join Inspector Canvass at the Queen’s House to discover hidden clues in the paintings hanging at the House.

Upcoming dates

DateCharacter
31 MayInspector Canvass
7 JuneMistress Babbington
14 JuneInspector Canvass
21 JuneMistress Babbington
28 JuneInspector Canvass

What’s on

What's on for families in Greenwich.

Family fun

Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum
Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
Every Saturday
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term time | Check schedule below for school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Play Tuesdays
Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm
£4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Discover Sundays
Each Sunday, come and explore the Museum's collection through hands-on creative activities
Term time Sundays | 11am-1pm | 2pm-4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
Family fun

SENsory Sailors
Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Second Saturday of the month | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Experiences

Astronomers Take Over
This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
Now open | Dates and times vary: check the ticketing page for full details | 10am-5pm
Experience + planetarium: £16 | Experience only: £8
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Experiences | Space and astronomy

Unboxing the Universe
Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in this exciting science theatre show, and answer some big questions about the Universe along the way
Sat & Sun 1.30pm and 3.30pm | Fri-Mon (School holidays only) 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
£16 for adult / child / student ticket
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Safe Harbour
Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
Last Saturday of the month | 12.30pm-2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Baby yoga
Stretch and unwind with your little one on our Ocean Map during this baby yoga session.
First or second Friday of the month | 10.15am and 11am
£10 per baby and accompanying adult
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Space and astronomy

Astronomy LEGO brick club
Join us for a LEGO brick building club themed around the night sky
Every Friday | 2.30-4.30pm | Except 5 June, 10 July, 21 August 2026
Free
National Maritime Museum
Experiences | Space and astronomy

Mirror Moon
Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon has landed at the Royal Observatory – see and feel the lunar surface like never before
On display now
Included with entry to the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory
Family fun

Summer holidays at Cutty Sark
Hands-on workshops, character actors and storytelling sessions - there's lots to enjoy at Cutty Sark this summer!
18 July - 30 August 2026 | See page for details
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Family fun | Ocean Court

Ready Steady Sail!
Join us for a day of ocean fun through an interactive walkabout performance and crafting to bring our Ocean Map to life!
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026 | 10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm and 3.15pm
£6 per child
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Summer holidays at the National Maritime Museum
Dive into free holiday activities at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
19 July – 30 August 2026 | Daily except Mondays
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Queen's House
Join us at the Queen's House for a range of fun activities for families during the summer break
22 July – 30 August 2026 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays
Free
Queen's House
Family fun | Workshops

SEND family poetry workshop
Come along and enjoy these poetry workshops for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Thursday 23 July 2026 | 10.30-11.15am; 12-12.45pm; 2-2.45pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum

Fun for families in Greenwich

Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the Universe at Royal Museums Greenwich.
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Character Actors

Queen's House

  • Historic house
  • Internationally renowned art
  • Stunning architecture
  • Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
  • Free tours and audio guides
Free entry
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