Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Date and Times Tuesday 31 May and Wednesday 1 June | 10.30am and 3pm
Prices Adults £6, Children £4

Go behind the scenes at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre to discover a wide range of objects and their unique stories.

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Toy Stories

Dates: Tuesday 31 May and Wednesday 1 June

Times: 10.30am and 3pm

On this family friendly tour, discover a unique range of toys and games, from a dominoes set made from bone to a teddy bear that has travelled the world. This tour will not only showcase toys that have been on great adventures at sea but also games that have been inspired by maritime history.

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Plan your visit

Where will the tours take place?

This tour will be held at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, our state of the art conservation and collection centre in Kidbrooke.

Getting here

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 Way, 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 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: bookings@rmg.co.uk | tel: 020 8312 6608

Getting to Royal Museums Greenwich

Who are the tours suitable for?

These tours have been designed for the whole family but we believe they are most suitable for children 6+.

Due to space constrictions we are unable to admit buggies / prams to this event.

What’s On

Coder Dojo
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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Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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
Saturday Super Store Tours
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
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SENsory Social Club
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
Open Waves sessions
Workshops | Museum Lates

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
16 October - 18 December 2024
Free
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Delve Deeper: Specialist tours
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 5 December 2024 | 7-8.30pm
£20 Adults
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Make, do and maintain
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
Art Laughs at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Art Laughs at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Get ready for a guided tour with a difference, exploring the weird and wonderful collections of Royal Museums Greenwich with comedian Verity Babbs and special guests
Saturday 11 January 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
£20 Adults | £15 Students and Under 25s | £18 Members
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