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

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

Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break ...

Find out more about the ancient names associated with the Moon - and what they mean Blue moons, Harvest moons, Worm moons? Find out more about the ancient names associated with the phases of the Moon ...

Please be aware that this event is now sold out. Join a British Sign Language tour of our current major exhibition, Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits at the National Maritime Museum. Led by ...

Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy ...

This event is now sold out. If you would like the waiting list to attend this event, please contact us on [email protected] Mensun Bound is the renowned marine archaeologist who was the Director of ...

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All Royal Museums Greenwich sites will be closing early at 3.30pm on Wednesday 16 October. We apologise for any inconvenience. The Queen's House is free to visit. We recommend booking tickets online ...

In 1973 a Tudor wreck known as the Cattewater was discovered in the lower reaches of the River Plym in Plymouth. This became the first wreck to be designated under the recently passed Protection of ...

The threat to the Crown from Catholic forces continued to grow for Queen Elizabeth I during the 1580s. Catholic Europe was outraged by the regicide of a Catholic monarch and Mary's execution played ...

Inspired by Cutty Sark's ornate exterior, come along and try your hand at gilding in time for the festive season. We'll be making gilded Christmas decorations and getting playful with all things gold ...