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  • Exhibitions

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    • Exhibitions

      Women of the RNLI

      Celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea at the National Maritime Museum
      2 March – 1 December 2024
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily until 27 August 2024 | 10am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions

      Earth From Space

      See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Free for Planetarium show ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors
      Royal Observatory
    • Exhibitions | Member events

      Members' preview: Astronomy Photographer of the Year

      See the brand new exhibition first at an exclusive early opening
      Friday 13 September 2024 | 9am - 10am
      Free | Members only
      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 shows in August | Friday - Monday in September
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £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 holiday weekdays
      Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      We Are Guardians

      Join Earth's fleet of state-of-the-art satellites for an immersive exploration of their role in safeguarding our planet
      Daily shows except Thursdays until 1 September 2024
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      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 holiday weekdays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Starstruck planetarium show

      Discover the birth, life and death of a star presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer.
      Weekends and holiday weekdays in August
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Morning Stars

      Our more relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with ASD
      24 August 2024 | 10.15-11.00am
      £10 Adult | £5 Child | Free Companion tickets
      Royal Observatory

  • Talks and tours

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      Shipkeeping in action

      This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark
      Monthly | See page for details
      Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
      Cutty Sark
    • Talks and tours

      Character Encounters

      Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
      Saturdays
      Free Entry
      National Maritime Museum
    • 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 | Museum Lates

      Delve Deeper: Specialist tours

      Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s.
      Monthly | 7-8.30pm
      £20 Adults
      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
      Saturdays at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours | Observatory lectures

      Think Space Lectures

      Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting-edge research in space science with our free online lectures.
      See page for details
      Free
      Online

  • Events and festivals

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      International Slavery Remembrance Day

      Explore the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition at the National Maritime Museum
      Friday 23 August 2024 | 11am-5.15pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Events and festivals

      The Great Greenwich Windrush Trail

      Celebrate Windrush Day across the borough of Greenwich with a series of events and a printed historical trail
      Dates throughout June, July, August and September 2024 | See page for details
      Free
      In Greenwich
    • Events and festivals

      Heritage Open Days

      Celebrate England's largest festival of history and culture this September at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      Saturday 7 September 2024
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Events and festivals

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 awards ceremony

      Who will be crowned Astronomy Photographer of the Year? Join us online for a glittering night of astrophotography
      Thursday 12 September 2024 | Ceremony begins at 7pm UK time
      Free
      Online
    • Events and festivals

      Observe the Moon at the Royal Observatory

      Come along to the Royal Observatory for a day of activities focused around our beautiful natural satellite, the Moon!
      Saturday 14 September 2024 | Various times
      Prices vary, see page for more details
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals

      World Knot Tying Day

      Join us on board Cutty Sark for a series of events celebrating knot tying - an essential skill for any sailor!
      Wednesday 18 September 2024 | 11am - 5pm
      Free with entry to the ship: £20 adult | £10 child
      Cutty Sark

  • Family fun

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    • 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 and Fri-Mon in school holidays | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark
      Cutty Sark
    • Family fun

      Character Actors at the Queen's House

      Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
      Selected dates in school summer holidays | See below | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
      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!
      30 July - 29 August 2024 | See page for details
      Free with entry to the ship
      Cutty Sark
    • 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
      30 July - 27 August 2024 | Timings vary
      Free
      Queen's House
    • Family fun | Member events

      Members' Summer Science Workshop

      Join us for a special hands-on workshop and discover more about the Solar System!
      2pm and 3pm on Thursday 8 August | 10.15am and 11.15am on Thursday 22 August
      Free | Members only - sold out
      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

  • Experiences

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      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

      Cutty Sark Rig Climb

      Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
      Weekends 10am-5pm | Friday-Sunday during school holidays
      Adult: £55 | Child (10-17): £45 | Under 25/Student: £49
      Cutty Sark

  • Free displays

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    • Free displays

      Navigating My Sea Display: Feeling Blue

      Head to the Queen's House to see a creative response to the tapestry Feeling Blue
      Wednesday 11 September | 10.30am-4.30pm
      Free
      Queen's House

  • Courses

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    • Courses

      Youth Collective

      Find out more about the Youth Collective – a paid creative opportunity for young people aged 16-24 from the Royal Borough of Greenwich
      Applications open in Summer 2024
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Intermediate Astronomy

      Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      10-week modules held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £205 per module
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Foundation Astrophysics

      A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
      10-week modules held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £200 per module
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophotography

      Learn how to take images of the night sky in the Royal Observatory Greenwich's online introductory astrophotography course
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full 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 courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Royal Observatory
    • 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 full dates
      £96
      Online

  • Workshops

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    • Workshops

      Make, do and maintain

      Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month | 10:30am-12:00pm
      Free (+£1 booking fee)
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Coder Dojo

      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First Saturday of the month
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Saturday Art Club

      Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2024 - April 2025 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum

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