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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

      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
    • Exhibitions

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily from 13 September | 10am-5pm
      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
      Friday-Monday in September | Daily except Thursdays from October
      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

      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 & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Astronomy and Islam

      Join us for a special show featuring the New Crescent Moon and historic Islamic astronomy
      Select Saturdays and Sundays | 10.30am
      £10 Adult | £5 Child
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Moons Beyond Counting

      Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers
      Weekends in September | 2.30pm
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £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 October
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      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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    • 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
      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
    • Events and festivals

      Lunchtime Concerts at the Queen's House

      Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
      Select weekdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
      Free, drop in
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals

      Early Music

      An evening of early music at the Queen’s House with soprano Nardus Williams and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny
      Friday 27 September 2024 | 7pm-8.45pm
      Adult: £30, Under 16s: £15 | Members / Patrons: £27, Under 16s Members: £13.50
      Queen's House

  • 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

      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

      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 28 Sept 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
      Ticketed | Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • 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
    • 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

  • Experiences

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    • Experiences

      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

      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

      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

      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
    • 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

      Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Royal Observatory

  • 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 (unless stated otherwise below)
      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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