Sign up to Young Creatives - Shaping Space
Join us during the second week of the summer holidays for a three day creative extravaganza within the museum.
Research Guide
History of the Royal Observatory and the Astronomers Royal
This guide looks at sources for research into the history of the Royal Observatory.
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Why conservation photography matters
Human activity has caused significant damage to the world’s ocean and marine life. Photographer Octavio Aburto documents the vital changes local communities in Mexico have made to conserve ocean resources
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Life beneath the waves – conservation photographer Jennifer Adler
Conservation photographer Jennifer Adler reveals the photos, dives and projects that give her hope for the future of our ocean
Blog post
Night sky highlights - April 2023
Discover what you can see if you look up to the night sky in April 2023.
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RMS Titanic facts
It's one of the most infamous ships of all time, but what do we actually know about the RMS Titanic?
Blog post
Tenacious women in the kingdom of letters
The correspondence between mothers and wives to John Markham, on the Admiralty Board, reveals the surprising role these women played in attempting to secure their family's survival
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What is longitude?
Find out what longitude is and what makes it so hard to measure
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What are watches on board ship?
Life at sea meant short bursts of work followed by short periods of rest, these four-hour long segments of the day are called watches.
Press Release
National Maritime Museum to Mark 75th Anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush’s Arrival in Britain with Two Days of Celebration
The National Maritime Museum will mark Windrush Day 2023 with two days of activities on 22 and 24 June 2023.