Essential information
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Family fun
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| Location | |
| Date and times | 22 July – 30 August 2026 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays |
| Prices | Free |
Come along to the Queen's House this summer and let your imagination run free at our workshops and craft activities!
Suitable for all the family to enjoy, these sessions take inspiration from the history and collections of the former royal residence.
Events are free and there's no need to book in advance. Check out the programme below, as well as the fun summer activities for families happening across Royal Museums Greenwich.
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Activities at a glance
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
From music sessions to art workshops, come and get involved in a range of creative activities, connected to the stories of the Queen's House.
Sundays
Say hello to Mistress Babbington and Inspector Canvass! Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances.
Full summer activity schedule
July events
| When | What | Full info | Where | Timings | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July | Messages across the sea with Love Hannington | Inspired by Mary Prince, one of the first Black women to publish her life story in Britain, this session will see you make a postcard for someone you care about. Draw, write and reflect on what it might feel like to travel far from home. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 23 July | Atlas Coelestis colouring with Aaron Oliver | Colour your own pages inspired by Atlas Coelestis, the famous star atlas created by John Flamsteed while he lived at the Queen's House. Learn about the stars, skies and navigational stories through a relaxed creative activity for families. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 24 July | A naval pupil's day with Holden Rowan | Did you know the Queen’s House and National Maritime Museum used to be a school for naval pupils? Step into a day in their life and follow their stories around the Queen’s House. Finish by writing and illustrating a letter home describing your day. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 26 July | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
| 29 July | All aboard storytime with Aaron Oliver | Join a gentle storytelling session for younger children exploring a day in the life of a sailor. Sensory props and interactive moments allow families to imagine waking, working and travelling on board a ship. | Great Hall | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm | Storytelling |
| 30 July | Atlas Coelestis colouring with Aaron Oliver | Colour your own pages inspired by Atlas Coelestis, the famous star atlas created by John Flamsteed while he lived at the Queen's House. Learn about the stars, skies and navigational stories through a relaxed creative activity for families. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 31 July | Dockside shanties with Paul Rubinstein | Shiver me timbers! This lively music session follows the journey of timber from forest to ship. Meet loggers, dockworkers and sailors, and discover how music helped people work together on the dockside 200 years ago. | Great Hall | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm | Music |
August events
| Date | Title | Description | Location | Timings | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 August | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
| 5 August | Flocking stories with Shermaine Slocombe | Birds of a feather flock together! Make a colourful bird puppet inspired by carnival, migration and journeys across the sea. Explore movement and play together while thinking about friendship, belonging and finding your flock. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 6 August | Fish out of water with Sara Byers | Create a flying fish kite inspired by artworks in the Queen’s House, where flying fish are symbols of migration, hope and resilience. As the fish leap across icy seas and new horizons, families can reflect on journeys, memory and what it means to arrive somewhere unfamiliar. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 7 August | Messages across the sea with Love Hannington | Inspired by Mary Prince, one of the first Black women to publish her life story in Britain, this session will see you make a postcard for someone you care about. Draw, write and reflect on what it might feel like to travel far from home. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 9 August | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
| 12 August | Flocking stories with Shermaine Slocombe | Birds of a feather flock together! Make a colourful bird puppet inspired by carnival, migration and journeys across the sea. Explore movement and play together while thinking about friendship, belonging and finding your flock. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 13 August | Maritime mosaics with Ling Chiu | Sailors, travellers and artists at sea were able to make art and tell stories using whatever they could find. Create a mini mosaic using leftover materials, sustainably crafting your own maritime scene. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 14 August | Fish out of water with Sara Byers | Create a flying fish kite inspired by artworks in the Queen’s House, where flying fish are symbols of migration, hope and resilience. As the fish leap across icy seas and new horizons, families can reflect on journeys, memory and what it means to arrive somewhere unfamiliar. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 16 August | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
| 19 August | Maritime mosaics with Ling Chiu | Sailors, travellers and artists at sea were able to make art and tell stories using whatever they could find. Create a mini mosaic using leftover materials, sustainably crafting your own maritime scene. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 20 August | Fish out of water with Sara Byers | Create a flying fish kite inspired by artworks in the Queen’s House, where flying fish are symbols of migration, hope and resilience. As the fish leap across icy seas and new horizons, families can reflect on journeys, memory and what it means to arrive somewhere unfamiliar. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 21 August | Flocking stories with Shermaine Slocombe | Birds of a feather flock together! Make a colourful bird puppet inspired by carnival, migration and journeys across the sea. Explore movement and play together while thinking about friendship, belonging and finding your flock. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 23 August | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
| 26 August | Messages across the sea with Love Hannington | Inspired by Mary Prince, one of the first Black women to publish her life story in Britain, this session will see you make a postcard for someone you care about. Draw, write and reflect on what it might feel like to travel far from home. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 27 August | Maritime mosaics with Ling Chiu | Sailors, travellers and artists at sea were able to make art and tell stories using whatever they could find. Create a mini mosaic using leftover materials, sustainably crafting your own maritime scene. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 28 August | Flocking stories with Shermaine Slocombe | Birds of a feather flock together! Make a colourful bird puppet inspired by carnival, migration and journeys across the sea. Explore movement and play together while thinking about friendship, belonging and finding your flock. | Undercroft | 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Craft |
| 30 August | Character actors | Meet historical characters linked with the Queen's House and take part in interactive performances. | Throughout the Queen's House | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm | Acting |
What’s on
More fun for families at Royal Museums Greenwich.
