Communities
Explore our groups, programmes and events – all developed with local and connected communities
Schools projects and partnerships
Find out about our regular projects and partnerships, including our annual partner school programme
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The correct answer for the Captain's Quiz
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The incorrect answer for the Captain's Quiz
All Aboard
The All Aboard project worked in partnership with Age Exchange to develop reminiscence resources for people living with dementia, inspired by our travel journal collection
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1919 solar eclipse
Learn more about the 1919 solar eclipse, an event that was particularly important for scientists
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Black Poppies – Britain’s Black Community and the Great War
Author and historian Stephen Bourne shares stories of the African and Caribbean Royal and Merchant Navy personnel who served in the First World War.
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From mapmakers to mariners: searching for women's histories at the National Maritime Museum
I couldn't wait to explore the ship model collection as part of my Museum Fellowship.
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Hidden gendered symbolism in the Armada Portrait
How did Elizabeth I use gendered symbolism in the Armada Portrait? Dr Kit Heyam explores.