World Ocean Day

It’s been a long time coming, but Ocean Court is back! The central courtyard at the National Maritime Museum has been transformed thanks to new displays and artworks, plus a peculiar and exciting new Ocean Map... 

Be among the first to run across the Ocean Map, discover its hidden sea creatures and play on the ride-on ships. The much-loved AHOY! Children's Gallery is also free all weekend - perfect for little adventurers with big imaginations.

From the rhythms of the Pacific to the sounds of Latin jazz, there'll be a wave of music washing over Greenwich this World Ocean Day. Enjoy live musical performances from across the globe, featuring Beats of Polynesia, Trinity Laban Latin Band and PULSAR percussion.

Meanwhile our friends at Science Made Simple are guaranteed to make a splash with their interactive science show It's Only Water. Discover the incredible properties of water - and maybe be prepared to get just a little bit wet!

All performances are free and first-come, first-served. Check the full schedule here.

Take a deep dive into our ocean with special guests, and explore the galleries of the National Maritime Museum with a series of free talks and tours.

• Discover the 'Blue Machine' that drives our planet with presenter and scientist Helen Czerski. 
• Get swept away by ocean currents with Russell Arnott, founder of Incredible Oceans, and hear from Pacific communities about how climate change is threatening island cultures.
• Simon Watt, founder of the Ugly Animals Preservation Society, will introduce us to some of the more 'aesthetically challenged' creatures of the deep with his brilliant comedy science show.

You can also track down our friendly Museum guides inside the galleries, who'll be giving special talks on a range of subjects throughout the day.

Talks schedule available here.

Meet scientists and campaigners throughout World Ocean Day and get answers to your big ocean and conservation questions.

Take a peek inside the Ocean Dome and discover our marvellous marine world with Incredible Oceans. Surfers Against Sewage meanwhile will be showing how we can all be ocean activists with their interactive Digital Ocean School.

Play a series of conservation games with Ocean Generation, learn about the wonderful world of manta rays with the Manta Trust, and discover the creatures that call the River Thames home with the Creekside Discovery Centre. You can also meet our astronomers from the Royal Observatory, who will be giving us a view of our Earth from space.

Stands will be open throughout the day for drop-in activities. Full programme available here.

Make a puffin puppet, enjoy mermaid facepainting and get stuck into a range of fun craft activities with our ocean friends!

Capacity is limited for these activities, and some have dedicated time slots. Full schedule available here.