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Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times 6 – 20 April 2025 | 11am-4pm
Prices Free | Drop-in

Head to the Queen's House for an egg-citing array of events this Easter holiday! 

From musical storytelling sessions to craft workshops, there are plenty of drop-in activities suitable for all ages and abilities.

Take a look at the events below, and find out what else you can do as a family during your visit to the Queen's House here.

Event programme

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Character actors

Sunday 6 April, Sunday 13 April and Sunday 20 April | Throughout the day

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House.

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Craft workshop: Terrific tulip origami

Monday 7 April and Monday 14 April | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

Spring is in full bloom in this origami tulip-making workshop. 

Inspired by the iconic Tulip Stairs, this drop-in session will teach you how to create breathtaking blooms using the ancient Japanese paper folding art form of origami. Blooming brilliant!

Location: Great Hall

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Craft workshop: Building blooms

Friday 11 April | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

How has nature inspired the creation of iconic buildings? 

You’ll find out about the Tulip Stairs and more in this creative, flower-making workshop, where you’ll get to explore nature-inspired buildings across the globe.

Location: Great Hall

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Upcycled tulip treasures

Saturday 12 April | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

Spring into... spring! Get inspired by the iconic Tulip Stairs at the Queen’s House in this crafting workshop, where you'll turn everyday materials into beautiful tulips and decorative vases using junk modelling techniques. 

A perfect blend of history, creativity, and a sprinkle of upcycling magic!

Location: Undercroft

 

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Musical storytime: The Kangaroo from New Holland

Friday 18 April and Saturday 19 April | 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm

Sail into the world of 18th-century exploration with a musical storytelling adventure!

Inspired by George Stubbs’ famous painting The Kongouro from New Holland, this 30-minute session blends storytelling, movement, and maritime music on guitar and violin. 

A toe-tapping, inspiring experience that will leave you dancing.

Location: Great Hall

What’s On

See all events for families at Royal Museums 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 term | Daily during school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
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
Monthly: Next date 19 July | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Ocean Court

Ocean: above and below

Dive into an ocean adventure with free activities every day at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
Daily except Mondays | 23 July - 31 August 2025
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
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays | 23 July – 29 August 2025
Free
Queen's House
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!
24 July - 31 August 2025 | See page for details
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Royal Observatory

Live science demonstrations, out-of-this world planetarium shows and fascinating talks are just some of the activities in store this summer
Throughout summer 2025 | See page for details
Some activities included with entry to the Observatory, some at additional cost
Royal Observatory

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