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| Date and times | Select Saturdays (see page for details) |
Experimental Saturdays are monthly events at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre designed to spark creativity, conversation and confidence.
From hands-on art workshops and curator-led talks to wellbeing sessions and introductory coding and digital skills workshops for adults, each session offers a fresh way to experience the collections and try something new.
Whether you want to slow down, learn a new skill, hear fascinating stories, or get creative with friends, there’s something for you. Join us for inspiring, relaxed sessions that open up the stores in engaging and unexpected ways.
Can’t make it after all? Please drop us an email at bookings@rmg.co.uk, so we can pass your place on to someone else. We really appreciate it.
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Saturday Super Store Tour
Saturday 2 May | 1.30-2.30pm | Adults: £12
Gain an insight into the behind-the-scenes treasures of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection with a tour of the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.
On this personal and fun experience, our specialist tour guides will lead you through a selection of the 2.5 million objects and archives we have across our sites.
Come face-to-face with intriguing stories relating to the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions, naval battles, and some lesser-known narratives.
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Tour and Draw: The Art of Naval Portraiture
Saturday 6 June | 2-4pm | Adults: £25, Members: £20, Students: £20
Join Dr Katherine Gazzard, Curator of Art (Post-1800), for a guided tour at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre exploring the history of naval portraiture.
Drawing on highlights from her book The Art of Naval Portraiture, Katherine will share how portraits of Royal Navy personnel have evolved from the sixteenth century to the present day, uncovering the meanings behind naval symbols and the stories behind the artworks in the collection.
Following the tour, take part in a portrait drawing workshop inspired by the works you’ve seen. Guided by artist Joel Sydenham, you will explore portrait drawing using oil pastels, focusing on composition and facial structure. The workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Session structure:
• 45-minute tour of naval portraiture in the stores
• 1 hour 15-minute drawing workshop
Materials, light snacks and drinks will be provided.
This session also celebrates International Portrait Day later in the month.
Experimental Saturdays: Dates for 2026 and 2027
If you love coming along to our monthly Experimental Saturdays at PPMCC, make sure you note the following dates for your diaries for 2026 and 2027:
- Saturday 2 May 2026
- Saturday 6 June 2026
- Saturday 4 July 2026
- Saturday 8 August 2026 (second Saturday)
- Saturday 12 September 2026 (second Saturday)
- Saturday 3 October 2026
- Saturday 7 November 2026
- Saturday 5 December 2026
- Saturday 9 January 2027
- Saturday 6 February 2027
- Saturday 6 March 2027
Please check back here for activity details. We aim to add activities at least one month in advance
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