Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location |
Queen's House
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| Date and Times | Saturday 16 November 2024 | 11am-4.30pm |
| Prices | Free (with the exception of the Treasures Tour) |
Each November is Disability History Month, which celebrates the lives and stories of disabled people.
Head to the Queen’s House for a day of talks showcasing the disability histories connected to Royal Museums Greenwich’s collections.
Events take place throughout the day, check the programme below for more details.
This event is hosted by Royal Museums Greenwich's Disability Staff Network. The group contains a diverse mix of voices and experiences. It assists the Museum by improving accessibility for staff, volunteers and visitors.
Event programme
Please note that talks take place on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.
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Nelson’s Injuries and Illnesses: a Surgeon’s Perspective
11am-11.20am | King’s Bedchamber
This talk provides an insight into Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson’s injuries and illnesses.
Scoliosis, Short-Sightedness and the “Royal Disease”: A Brief History of Royalty and Disability
12pm-12.20pm | Great Hall
From King Richard III to Queen Victoria, discover the hidden histories of royal maladies.
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Queen’s House Treasures Tour
12.30pm-1.30pm | Undercroft
Explore the unique architecture of the Queen’s House and uncover its history on this guided tour.
The tour costs £3.50 for adults; £2.50 for students; £1.75 for children; free for Members. Tickets can be bought at the Admissions Desk, located in the Undercroft.
Disability History Ethics
1pm-1.20pm | Queen’s Bedchamber
What is disability history, and how can we talk about it ethically within a museum environment? Find out more about this complex and nuanced topic.
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‘Able Seamen’ and Disabled Maritime History
2pm-2.20pm | King’s Privy Chamber
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, Greenwich Hospital and the lives of amputees are just some of the subjects discussed in this talk.
The “Simplex” King: Neurodiversity and Monarchy
3pm-3.20pm | Queen’s Privy Chamber
An exploration of royalty, neurodivergence and mental health, from King Henry III to King George III.
Queen’s House Treasures Tour
3.30pm-4.30pm | Undercroft
Explore the unique architecture of the Queen’s House and uncover its history on this guided tour.
The tour costs £3.50 for adults; £2.50 for students; £1.75 for children; free for Members. Tickets can be bought at the Admissions Desk, located in the Undercroft.
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