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  • Exhibitions

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    • Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily until 11 August 2025 | 10am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions | Maritime history

      Pirates
      Explore the myth, discover the truth: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum is now open
      Open daily until 4 January 2026 | 10am-5pm
      Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50
      National Maritime Museum

  • Events and festivals

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    • Events and festivals

      350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
      Throughout 2025
      See page for details
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals | Ocean Court

      International Slavery Remembrance Day
      Explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturday 23 August 2025 | 11am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Silver Screen Science-Fiction: The Wild Robot (2024)
      Finish the summer holidays with a fantastic family adventure as we watch The Wild Robot (2024) at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Saturday 30 August 2025 | 6:30pm - 8.30pm
      £10 Adult | £9 Under 25s | £5 Child
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      DEBUT at the Queen's House
      A night of enchanting classical music as part of DEBUT's acclaimed 'Secret Concerts' series
      Thursday 4 September 2025 | Performances at 6.45pm and 8.30pm
      Adult: £30, Child: £25 (plus £3 booking fee) | Adult Member: £27, Child Member: £22 | Early-bird offer valid until Thursday 17 July 2025*
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals

      ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 awards ceremony
      Who will be crowned ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year? Join us online for a glittering night of astrophotography
      Thursday 11 September 2025
      Free
      Online
    • Events and festivals

      International Talk Like a Pirate Day
      Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to Pirates at the National Maritime Museum and come dressed as a pirate for the chance to win some amazing treasures!
      Friday 19 - Sunday 21 September 2025 | 10am-5pm
      2-for-1 on all Pirates exhibition tickets | Museum admission free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Planetarium shows

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    • Planetarium shows

      The Sky Tonight
      A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
      Daily (except term-time Thursdays)
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Ted's Space Adventure
      Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
      Experience the Solar System like never before - by travelling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Meet the Neighbours
      Tour the Solar System and beyond in style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts
      Weekends and school holidays in July
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Starstruck
      Discover the birth, life and death of a star presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
      Daily in August (except Thursdays)
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows | Royal Observatory 350th anniversary

      The Sky Tonight 1675
      Celebrate 350 years of the Royal Observatory Greenwich by exploring the past and present night sky with our astronomers
      Daily in August (except Thursdays)
      Adult: £12 | Child: £6 | Student: £8
      Royal Observatory

  • Family fun

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    • Family fun

      SENsory Social Club
      Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
      Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
      Pay what you can
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • 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 | Member events

      Members' crafting
      Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members.
      Every other month | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm
      Free for Family Members – booking required
      In Greenwich
    • 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, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
      £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Talks and tours

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    • Talks and tours | Maritime history

      Shipkeeping in action
      This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark
      Every Wednesday | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
      Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
      Cutty Sark
    • Talks and tours

      Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
      Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
      Adults: £16 | Members: £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours

      Saturday Super Store Tours
      Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours | BSL tours

      BSL Tour: Pirates
      Join John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of our Pirates exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
      Thursday 15 May and Saturday 1 November 2025 | 2pm-3pm
      Adult: £15 | Student: £11.25 | Child: £7.50
      National Maritime Museum
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      Members' Tour
      Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides
      Various dates | 11am - 12pm
      Free for Members | Booking essential
      In Greenwich
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      Lecture: Blue Machine
      Discover the blue machine that drives our planet with scientist and presenter Dr Helen Czerski
      Monday 21 July 2025 l 6.30pm
      Adult: £12
      National Maritime Museum

  • Experiences

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    • Experiences | Royal Observatory 350th anniversary

      Observatory Unlocked
      Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
      Saturdays and Sundays
      Included with Royal Observatory admission
      Royal Observatory
    • Experiences | Art and culture

      Queen's House Classic Treasures Tour with drinks on the balcony
      Head to Greenwich for a new refreshing and effervescent tour experience
      Select Sundays during summer 2025 | Sales now open for Sunday 20 July 2025 | Tour at 3.30pm
      Adult: £20 (plus £3 booking fee per booking); Adult Members: £15
      Queen's House
    • Experiences

      Cutty Sark Rig Climb
      Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
      16 May - 31 October | Fridays and Saturdays
      Adult: £60 | Child (10-17): £49 | Student: £55
      Cutty Sark

  • Courses

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    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Intermediate Astronomy
      Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      10-week module held on Tuesday evenings | See page for details
      £205 per module
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astronomy
      Learn the basics of astronomy with expert tutors from Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astronomy Online
      Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophysics
      Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      An Introduction to Life in the Universe
      Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
      Six-week course held on Monday evenings | See page for details
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Amateur Astronomy For Beginners
      A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
      £96
      National Maritime Museum

  • Workshops

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    • Workshops

      Coder Dojo
      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First or second Saturday of the month (see page for dates)
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops | Art and culture

      From Object to Art

      Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Historical pocket making workshop
      Create a timeless tie-on pocket as part of this project providing community workshops accessible for people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s and dementia
      Tuesday 5 August, 4 November and 2 December | 11am-1pm
      Free, drop-in
      National Maritime Museum
    • Workshops

      Saturday Art Club
      Register now for our weekly creative workshops for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2025 - April 2026 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Workshops | Art and culture

      Weaving with Ella Doran
      Join award-winning designer Ella Doran for a hands-on weaving workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s history of transporting wool from Britain to Australia
      Saturday 11 October 2025 | More details coming soon
      £25 - includes free entry to the ship
      Cutty Sark
    • Workshops | Art and culture

      Knitting with Remiiya Badru
      Join us on board historic ship Cutty Sark for a hands-on knitting workshop in a friendly and supportive environment
      Saturday 18 October 2025 | More details coming soon
      £25 - includes free entry to the ship
      Cutty Sark

  • Conferences

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    • Conferences | Maritime history

      Britain, Conflict, and the Sea conference

      This conference seeks to explore the ways in which modern Britain has been shaped by ideas and practices of maritime war
      Friday 12 September 2025 9am-5.45pm | Saturday 13 September 9am-3.30pm
      Adult £50 | Postgraduate Researcher/Student £25 | Members £45
      National Maritime Museum

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