The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty ...

Join us on Cutty Sark’s 155th birthday to mark not only this milestone anniversary but also the year the shipping forecast reached its centenary, as Charlie Connelly returns to perform ten years on ...

Subscribe and listen to the Royal Observatory Greenwich's podcast Look Up! Our astronomers Imo and Jess talk through some of this month’s must-see cosmic objects and discuss two space news stories: ...

Join us at the Queen's House for an afternoon of talks and live performances to mark Remembrance Day. In partnership with Matglen International Consulting, we invite you to remember the Armed Forces ...

Join the Royal Observatory and the Royal Parks for a day of activities celebrating the winter solstice, and discover the ...

The British Empire was at its largest in 1919. At this point, there was truth in the saying that the Sun never set on the British Empire. The British Empire was at its largest in 1919, after Britain ...

From star-studded skyscapes to magnified moons and streaming suns: the beauty of the cosmos is revealed in the shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. Now in its 16th ...

Polar exploration, pirates and a host of other maritime themes are brought to life in this playful and immersive gallery for under-7s. We only charge for tickets during weekends, bank holidays and ...

Disabled children, children with additional needs and their families are invited to a monthly session at the National Maritime Museum led by disabled creatives. Explore the Museum's collections, enjoy ...

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 ...