Conferences and seminars
See our current programme of research conferences and seminars, and find out how to take part
Call for papers: Britain, Conflict, and the Sea conference 12-13 September 2025
‘Britain, Conflict and the Sea’ seeks to explore the ways in which modern Britain has been shaped by ideas and practices of maritime war. Please submit your paper for the conference on 12-13 September 2025.
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Airy's Transit Circle and the dawn of the Universal Day
The story of Astronomer Royal George Biddell Airy and the remarkable Airy Transit Circle telescope he designed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Chinese Astronomy
From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show
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Echoes of the Sea and Sky
Join us in the month we celebrate Cutty Sark’s 155th birthday for a beautiful chamber choir concert underneath the ship’s magnificent hull.
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What's it like to camp in Antarctica?
Find out what it's like to live and work in the Antarctic with British Antarctic Survey scientist Joanne Johnson
Conservation
The Conservation and Preservation team maintain and look after our collections
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October half term at Cutty Sark
Join us on board the famous tea clipper this October half term for some family fun!
Peter Harrison Planetarium - Picture your event
Picture your event at the Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Members Christmas Party
Get in the festive spirit with us at this party exclusively for Members!