Essential Information

Type Workshops
Location
Date and Times First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
Prices Free (+£1 booking fee)

Ever wondered how to keep your silver shining or how to mount a picture? Join us at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre as we build a community of makers and menders!

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This is a monthly club for all generations to come together, share skills and learn more about museum conservation and collections.

Our fantastic facilitators will lead the sessions, showcasing a new specific skill or technique which could be used to look after your own objects at home.

Come and meet like-minded peers in a friendly environment, work on exciting team and individual projects, and learn new skills from each other.

Workshops last for 120 minutes and feature activities and demonstrations. Refreshments are included.

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drawing of 7 sailors with a submarine
15 Submarine with sailors, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection

A Floating Story: Multi-Media Collage Workshop

Saturday 5 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm

Step aboard a journey through history, myth, and creativity! This workshop, led by artist Alice Burnhope, invites you to explore Britain’s rich maritime heritage through art and storytelling.

Drawing inspiration from William Wyllie’s 15 Submarine with Sailors and Alan Sorrell’s five-panelled mural aboard HMS Campania, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of seafarers, fishing communities, and the enduring folklore that has shaped coastal traditions.

Through a blend of hands-on artistic techniques, discussion, and creative interpretation, participants will uncover the stories of those who lived and worked on the sea - from deep-sea fishers and naval sailors to the myths and legends that have travelled through generations.

Important information

Who is the club suitable for?

This club is suitable for ages 7 and above. 

All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Do I need to have crafting experience to take part?

No experience is necessary—beginners and experts alike are welcome

Is the club free to attend?

 Please note the event is free but there is a booking fee of £1.00. 

Where will the sessions take place?

Sessions will be held in the learning space at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Getting to The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre is a quick, easy journey from central London by rail or via local bus services.

Address: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 9QS

By train: You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street, London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only a 5 minute walk away.

By bus: The following buses stop near the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132

By car: There is limited parking space in our car park but we will prioritise parking for visitors with disabilities. Please pre-book, otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. E-mail: ppmcc@rmg.co.uk 

Getting to Royal Museums Greenwich

What’s On

See more events at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre.

Family engaging coding workshop
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
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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
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Inside Royal Museums Greenwich collections centre - rows of objects including two ships figureheads
Talks and tours

Saturday Super Store Tours

Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
First Saturday of every month at 1.30pm
£12
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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
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Conservator in action
Workshops

Make, do and maintain

Join our community of makers at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
First Saturday of every month | 10.30am-12.30pm
Free (+£1 booking fee)
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Primary school children at Cutty Sark's wheel
Courses

Teacher CPD: using objects to inspire literacy

Join us at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre for a Teacher CPD on using objects to inspire literacy.
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 4pm-6pm
Free
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A sketch showing blue waves from the 'Penaglis M. Hadoulis'. The low viewpoint means that the viewer is looking down on the sea.
Workshops | Museum Lates

Open Waves sessions

Open Waves is a unique and free wellbeing session series, for participants aged 25-45 from African Caribbean communities, led by audiovisual artist and live looping specialist Jasmine Kahlia
5 April 2025 and 10 May 2025 | 2.30pm-5.30pm
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Inside Royal Museums Greenwich collections centre - rows of objects including two ships figureheads
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Saturday Super Store Tour

Members are invited behind the scenes to explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in this exclusive free tour
Saturday 10 May 2025 | 1.30pm - 2.30pm l SOLD OUT
Free for Members – booking required
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A member of the RMG team informing a tour group about painting conservation.
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.
Thursday 15 May 2025 | 7-8.30pm
£20 Adults
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The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio