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Cutty Sark Rig Climb
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
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Community Day at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Join us on our community day at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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RNLI weekend at Cutty Sark
Join us on board Cutty Sark for talks and demonstrations celebrating 200 years of the RNLI and their lifesaving work
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Our Ocean, Our Planet
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Pollution in the River Thames: a history
Lifeline, water source, sewer – follow the murky history of London's relationship with the River Thames
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlist
See a selection of the incredible space images shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024
The nautical origins of everyday phrases
Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day
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Samuel Pepys and the Royal Observatory
Curator of the Royal Observatory, Louise Devoy, looks at Samuel Pepys's links to our site here in Greenwich.
Attraction
Altazimuth Pavilion
See the beautiful Altazimuth Pavilion, home of the Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope
Blog post
HMS Terror and Sir John Franklin's final expedition
The 2016 discovery of HMS Terror may shed new light on the much-debated fate of Franklin's final expedition. Our curators, Claire Warrior and Jeremy Michell, cover what we know of the story so far.
Blog post
How do you prepare for an expedition to the Arctic?
Sir John Franklin's expedition to map final part of the Northwest Passage departed on 19 May 1845. The two exploration ships, HMS Erebus and Terror were towed from Greenhithe in Kent at 10.30am.
Migration, Heritage and Belonging Project
Funded by Esmee Fairbairn, the Migration, Heritage and Belonging Project explores the migration-related collections of three museums spanning the South West of England to East Anglia
Venue sustainability policy
At Royal Museums Greenwich, we recognise that environmental protection is one of the most important issues facing the world today. We're committed to working in environmentally sustainable ways.
Celebrate love
It's the time of year when love is in the air. Celebrate love with us at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Family history research
Find out about your family history at sea using resources available in the National Maritime Museum's Library and Archive
Discover your local fishing memorial
Throughout the UK there are memorials, plaques and statues remembering fishers of the past. Explore our interactive map
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