Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Queen's House
Date and Times 28 October - 2 November 2024 | See page for times
Prices Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities
Plan your visit to the Queen's House

This October half term, come along to Greenwich's magnificent historic royal residence, the Queen's House, for some family fun.

See what's on below.

Drawn together at the Queen's House

Thursday 31 October and Saturday 2 November | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Great Hall

Join us for a drawing workshop inspired by the architecture of the Queen's House, where you'll be encouraged to scout the building together to find inspiration for your own architectural drawings.

Suitable for all ages, drop in.

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Queen's House characters

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances that bring the past to life.

Dates: 28 and 30 October, 1 November

Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

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Family trails

Pick up your own family trail or kit to help you explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that are hundreds of years old, and learn how to protect them.

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What’s On

More fun for families at Royal Museums Greenwich.

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
Talks and tours

Character Encounters

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
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
Family fun

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark

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

Discover Sundays

Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities
Term time Sundays | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Christmas

Christmas decoration gilding workshops

Give gilding a go and create your very own Christmas decoration to add a golden sparkle to your Christmas tree!
Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December 2024 | 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
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 30 November 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
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

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Queen's House

  • Historic house
  • Internationally renowned art
  • Stunning architecture
  • Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
  • Free tours and audio guides
Free entry
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Member tickets

  • Unlimited free entry
  • Priority booking and exclusive events
  • Access using your membership card
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  • Unlimited entry all year
  • Royal Observatory
  • Cutty Sark
  • Planetarium Shows
  • Special exhibitions
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Family: from £60 Family: from £70
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