How to embroider the Cutty Sark figurehead
Make your own sailor craft, inspired by Nannie, the Cutty Sark's figurehead.
Past exhibitions
Find out about our past exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Queen's House
Astronomy at Home
Explore the night sky using our online resources and make-and-do activities specially designed by astronomers at the Royal Observatory, all from the comfort of your own home
EYFS/KS1 Learning at Home
We have cherry picked some of our most popular and closely curriculum linked activities for you to have fun with at home.
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The best astrophotography equipment - according to the experts
Expert photographers reveal the cameras, lenses and telescopes they use to capture incredible images of the night sky
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The history of the telescope
The telescope has evolved as a key scientific instrument that has changed our perceptions of the world
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Night sky highlights – February 2021
Discover what to see in the night sky in February 2021 including Mars and the band of the Milky Way.
Researching maritime history at No.1 Smithery
No.1 Smithery is a world-class centre for maritime collections at the heart of the Historic Dockyard, Chatham