From amazing planetarium shows to pirate adventures on board Cutty Sark, there's so much for families to discover at Royal Museums Greenwich.

Find our picks of the best things to see and do below.

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A boy climbs a cargo net in the National Maritime Museum's new playground, with his sister looking on from the ground

Visit The Cove

Let your children's imaginations run wild at The Cove, a brand new outdoor playground at the National Maritime Museum.

Clamber aboard the ship and take the wheel, spin on the compass roundabout, scramble through the mighty Kraken’s tentacles and come face to face with the giant Cutty Shark!

Suitable for kids aged three and over

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Two children pull on the ropes which are part of the tea clipper Cutty Sark's rigging, alongside captain Woodget

Meet Cutty Sark's crew

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and discover stories of life on board the fastest ship of its day.

Get to know the likes of Captain Woodget, Jock Willis and Nannie the Witch as they take you on a guided tour of the ship that made them famous. Both you and your little ones will learn more about what life was like on board the fastest tea clipper of its time, in these entertaining and educational interactive performances. 

Suitable kids aged 3 and over

Visit Cutty Sark

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Planetarium

Tour the universe at London's only planetarium

Take a seat and experience the wonders of the night sky with expert commentary from real astronomers.

Our daily shows in the Peter Harrison Planetarium include shows suitable for all ages. From Ted's Space Adventure for toddlers to The Sky Tonight for slightly older astronauts, these shows will teach even the biggest sci-fi fan a thing or two about space.

Suitable for all ages

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All hands gallery

Explore the All Hands gallery

Fire a cannon, shoot down a dastardly pirate ship and explore life at sea in this brilliant interactive gallery for children aged 6-12 at the National Maritime Museum.

Load cargo in the port and explore our ship Seahorse. Help prepare food in the ship’s galley and find out about the strange meals sailors ate on board.

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Visit Cutty Sark's cabin

You don't really know a ship until you know how what it's like to live on board. Discover more about how the crew lived, where they ate and slept. See for yourself what it might have been like, and clamber into the bunk beds.

Up on deck you can also find the ship's amazing sails and rigging. Anyone ready to set sail yet?

Suitable for kids aged three and over

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Explore the Sea Things gallery

This free child-friendly gallery at the National Maritime Museum is home to over 600 sea objects, talking sculptures and activities and quizzes to discover.

From a carved whale's tooth to 55 ship models, there's no wrong way to look round the Sea Things gallery celebrating our connection to the sea.

Suitable for all ages

Visit the National Maritime Museum

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A group of children sit on the floor, looking up at a spiral staircase

Explore the Queen's House

Pick up our family trail and take part in a series of challenges for the whole family that will help you explore the magnificent artworks of the Queen's House, as well as the history and architecture of this majestic former royal residence.

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Food and drink options for kids in Greenwich

The Great Map Cafe is located at the heart of the National Maritime Museum, perfect for when kids (and grown-ups!) need an energy boost. The cafe has child-friendly lunchboxes as well as hot food, salads and sandwiches. There's a separate feeding area for mothers and babies, and a buggy park too. 

There's also the Parkside Cafe right next to Greenwich Park, and families can even enjoy tea and treats beneath the hull of Cutty Sark itself: the perfect way to end your trip to Greenwich.

All our cafes are family-friendly

What’s On

Upcoming events for families in Greenwich.

Illustration of Ted in a spacesuit in front of the Moon.
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
Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
Royal Observatory
Two young children pull on ropes that act as part of the rigging for historic ship Cutty Sark
Family fun

Ship Mates

Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
Sensory Sailors
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

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
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Talks and tours

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
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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 22 February | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Mistress Babbington character actor at the Queen's House
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
19, 26 January and 18, 19, 20 February | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
James Robson the cook, one of the characters you can meet on board Cutty Sark. He wears a flat cap and red scarf, and is pointing at the ship's rigging
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
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
A child takes part in a family craft activity during Out at Sea, an LGBTQ+ History Month event at the National Maritime Museum (T0892-023)
Family fun | LGBTQ+

February half term at the National Maritime Museum

Join us for Out at Sea, a series of family activities and performances inspired by LGBTQ+ History Month!
15 - 23 February 2025 | 11am-4pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
A drag performer with brightly coloured wig and nautical inspired dress reads from a picture book
Family fun | LGBTQ+

Out at Sea

Visit the National Maritime Museum, Queen's House and Cutty Sark this February half term for a week-long festival of LGBTQ+ history!
15-23 February 2025
Free
In Greenwich
Child at the Cutty Sark wheel
Family fun | LGBTQ+

February half term at Cutty Sark

Join us for Out at Sea, a series of family activities and performances inspired by LGBTQ+ History Month!
15-23 February 2025
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
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Family fun | LGBTQ+

February half term at the Queen's House

Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this February as part of LGBTQ+ History Month's Out at Sea festival
15-23 February 2025 | See page for details
Free
Queen's House
A composite image of the moons Io (small and yellow), Deimos (tiny and mishapen), Enceladus (white and covered in cracks) and the Moon (a deep grey and covered in craters) on a black background
Family fun

Out Of This World: Moons

Explore the moons of our solar system in this family workshop
18 February 2025 | 10.30am - 12 noon
£5 per child - sold out
Royal Observatory
Ted on the moon
Family fun

Holiday to Space

Travel across the Solar System and help Ted prepare for a holiday on another world during a planetarium show and interactive workshop for ages 3-6.
20 February 2025 | 10.30am - 12.00pm
£5 per child - sold out
Royal Observatory

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Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass

  • Save with a combo ticket
  • Entry to Cutty Sark
  • Entry to Royal Observatory
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Planetarium shows not included
Adult£38
Child£19
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Cutty Sark

  • Explore the main deck
  • Walk beneath the ship
  • See how the crew lived
  • Family activities and interactives
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Audio guide included
Adult£22
Child£11
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Royal Observatory

  • Visit the Prime Meridian line
  • See the best view in London
  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Audio guide included
  • Planetarium shows not included
Adult£24
Child£12
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National Maritime Museum

  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Access to all free galleries and activities
  • Astronomy Photographer of the Year currently included
Free entry
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Queen's House

  • Historic house
  • Internationally renowned art
  • Stunning architecture
  • Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
  • Free tours and audio guides
Free entry
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Member tickets

  • Unlimited free entry
  • Priority booking and exclusive events
  • Access using your membership card
Membership card number required
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Become a Member

  • Unlimited entry all year
  • Royal Observatory
  • Cutty Sark
  • Planetarium Shows
  • Special exhibitions
Direct Debit One-off
Individual: £50 Individual: £60
Family: from £60 Family: from £70
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