A 19th century uniform with a dramatic history is on display at the National Maritime Museum. Come behind the scenes to ...

There is so much for children to see and do at the National Maritime Museum; aspiring young pirates and explorers can expect an action-packed, fun day out. Please book tickets online in advance ...

Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today The National Maritime Museum is free, and you not need to book. However, if you would like to guarantee entry and ...

Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time, stand on the world-famous Prime Meridian Line and come to London's only Planetarium ...

The autumnal equinox occurs in September each year, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn. The Earth is tilted on its axis. This means that the Sun ...

An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum ...

Join us for The Sky Tonight, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from Royal Observatory Greenwich. Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit and learn about some ...

This programme is run in collaboration with the New Crescent Society. Our Astronomy and Islam shows are held before the predicted sighting of the next New Crescent Moon. A Royal Observatory Greenwich ...

The seasons are divisions of the year which relate to the annual changes in the weather. There are four seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. The seasons relate to weather patterns in parts of ...

What are watches on board ship? Life at sea meant short bursts of work followed by short periods of rest, these four-hour long segments of the day are called watches. These are the divisions of the ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich camera obscura is housed in a small summerhouse in the Meridian Courtyard. There have been a number of camera obscuras at Greenwich, dating from the late 17th century ...

People have travelled by sea using ships and boats for centuries. The Egyptians, Greeks and Phoenicians made some of the earliest vessels. For thousands of years, people have wanted to move on the ...