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      Women of the RNLI

      Celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea at the National Maritime Museum
      2 March – 1 December 2024
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Exhibitions

      Earth From Space

      See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Free for Planetarium show ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors
      Royal Observatory
    • Exhibitions

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Planetarium shows

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    • Planetarium shows

      The Sky Tonight

      A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
      Daily except Thursdays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Ted's Space Adventure

      Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System

      Experience the Solar System like never before - by travelling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Meet the Neighbours

      Tour the Solar System and beyond in style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts
      Weekends and school holidays in October
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Chinese Astronomy

      From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show
      19 October and 14 December 2024 | 10.30am
      Adult £10 | Child £5
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows | Community astronomy

      Morning Stars

      Our more relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with ASD
      28 October and 2 November 2024 | 10.15-11.00am
      £10 Adult | £5 Child | Free Companion tickets
      Royal Observatory

  • Talks and tours

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      Shipkeeping in action

      This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark
      Monthly | See page for details
      Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
      Cutty Sark
    • Talks and tours

      Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

      Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
      Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
      Adults: £16 | Members: £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours | Museum Lates

      Delve Deeper: Specialist tours

      Delve deeper into Royal Museums Greenwich's collection on our specialist tours of the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for over 18s.
      Monthly | 7-8.30pm
      £20 Adults
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours

      Saturday Super Store Tours

      Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      Saturdays at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Talks and tours

      Salons in the Queen's House

      See the Queen’s House and its collections in a new light with this series of free lunchtime talks exploring art, architecture, history and our contemporary culture
      Alternate Wednesdays | 1pm-1.30pm
      Free
      Queen's House
    • Talks and tours

      Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum

      Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
      Every Saturday
      Free
      National Maritime Museum

  • Events and festivals

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      Lunchtime Concerts at the Queen's House

      Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
      Select weekdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
      Free, drop in
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals

      Black History Month

      Celebrate the stories and perspectives Black communities past and present this October
      Throughout October
      See individual events for details
      In Greenwich
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Resilience: Black History Month

      'Resilience' at the Queen's House seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice
      Friday 18 October | 6 - 9.30pm
      Pay what you can: £0, £5, £10
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

      Join us for a night of chamber music performed by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
      Friday 25 October 2024 | 7.30pm-8.30pm
      Adult: £16, Members: £14.40, Child: £8
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Silver Screen Science-Fiction: Life (2017)

      Finding life on other planets may not have been such a good idea... Join us for Silver Screen Science-Fiction!
      Saturday 26 October 2024 | 6pm - 8:30pm
      £10 Adult | £9 Under 25's
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Cutty Sark concert: Fairport Convention

      Don't miss your chance to see Fairport Convention underneath the copper hull of Cutty Sark - this will be a night not to be missed! 
      Sunday 27 October 2024 | 7.30pm - 9.45pm
      Adults: £40 | Members: £36
      Cutty Sark

  • Family fun

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    • Family fun

      Cutty Sark Characters

      Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
      Weekends and Fri-Mon in school holidays
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark
      Cutty Sark
    • Family fun

      SENsory Sailors

      Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
      Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
      Free | Pre-booking required
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      Safe Harbour

      Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
      Monthly: Next date 28 Sept 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
      Ticketed | Free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      Play Tuesdays

      Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
      Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
      £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      SENsory Social Club

      Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
      Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
      Pay what you can
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Family fun

      Sea shanty singers

      Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
      First weekend of every month
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £20 Adult | £10 Child
      Cutty Sark

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      Observatory Unlocked

      Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life
      Saturdays and Sundays
      Included with Royal Observatory admission
      Royal Observatory
    • Experiences

      Cutty Sark Rig Climb

      Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
      Weekends 10am-5pm | Closing 31 October
      Adult: £55 | Child (10-17): £45 | Under 25/Student: £49
      Cutty Sark

  • Courses

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    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Amateur Astronomy For Beginners

      A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Life in the Universe

      Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
      Six-week courses held on Monday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Online

  • Workshops

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    • Workshops

      Coder Dojo

      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First Saturday of the month (unless stated otherwise below)
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Workshops

      Make, do and maintain

      Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      First Saturday of every month | 10:30am-12:00pm
      Free (+£1 booking fee)
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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      Saturday Art Club

      Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2024 - April 2025 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
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      Open Waves Sessions

      Open Waves is a unique and free 12-week wellbeing session series for participants aged 25-45 from African Caribbean communities, led by audiovisual artist and live looping specialist Jasmine Kahlia. Through music technology, live looping and sampling, we will respond to objects in the collection and look at collective wellbeing music practises.
      Wednesday 16 October - Wednesday 18 December 2024 and two additional session on Saturday 9 November and 21 December
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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      The Optimism Sessions

      Join us for 'The Optimism Sessions', a 12-week creative wellbeing programme for those from a global majority background, aged 18 - 24. Participants will explore art, play, and reflection to rethink how they can positively impact the world.
      Thursday 17 October - Thursday 19 December 2024 and two additional session on Saturday 26 October and 9 November
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

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