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Astronomers Take Over
This brand-new interactive gallery gives curious minds aged 4 to 104 the space to play, learn and explore!
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Caroline Herschel: the first paid female astronomer
Caroline discovered eight comets, revised Flamsteed's Star Catalogue, and became the first paid female astronomer in history
Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich is home to Royal Observatory Greenwich, the iconic historic sailing ship Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House
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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
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Night sky highlights - June 2026
June brings short nights and spectacular skies - from noctilucent clouds to the first true views of the Milky Way's glowing core.
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Summer craft sessions
Enjoy special craft sessions at the National Maritime Museum on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays this summer
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Summer Music Wednesdays
Enjoy special music performances at the National Maritime Museum on Wednesdays this summer
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ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 awards ceremony
Discover 2026's winning and runner-up entries during an online awards ceremony
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Members' lecture: the most important naval officer you’ve never heard of
Join author Alan Harper as he recounts the extraordinary life of Royal Navy warrant officer Greenvile Collins, the subject of his book Master & Cartographer
Schools at Cutty Sark
Join interactive tours and cross-curricular sessions aboard our Victorian clipper ship