December at Royal Musuems Greenwich

Christmas at Royal Museums Greenwich
The countdown to Christmas has begun. Whether you are looking for the perfect day out, or to pick up the ideal present, we've got the festive season covered here in Greenwich. 

Samuel Pepys: Plague, Fire, Revolution Our major new exhibition is open throughout the festive season. See how celebrations should be done through the luxury and excess of Charles II's court, or visit after boxing day to beat those post Christmas blues. #PepysShow Festive Opening Hours The National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich and Cutty Sark are open daily except 24 - 26 December. Book Pepys Stuart Christmas No-one did Christmas like the Stuarts. At the Royal Court it officially lasted from 1 November until 2 February! On the museum blog we'll be looking at what they got up to, overseen by the Lord of Misrule. How many traditions can you recognise? Read more

Royal Observatory Christmas Lecture 10 December The Christmas Lecture returns for another year. We're pleased to welcome Professor Monica Grady who worked on the Rosetta spacecraft mission. She'll be exploring the winter wonderland of the comet known as The Rubber Duck. Enjoy a talk Cutty Sark Christmas Follow our Christmas trail and join our family fun workshops. Enjoy mince pie and Christmas cakes at the Even Keel Café or treat yourself to afternoon tea underneath the hull of the ship that brought tea to Britain. Come aboard Christmas Gifts We have a great range of gift ideas to suit the whole family. Lift off a space-themed Cosmic Cool Christmas from theRoyal Observatory. At the National Maritime Museum we look back to the golden age of cruises with art-deco inspired presents. Fans of Cutty Sark can enjoy a wide selection of gifts reflecting the ship's lustrous copper hull. Shop now Planetarium Show: Christmas Stars Join our astronomers for a live seasonal show in London's only planetarium. See what's happening in the December night skies, and hear updates on British Astronaut Tim Peake's preparations to spend Christmas in space.   Catch a show Festive Family Fun At the National Maritime Museum we'll be seeing how decorations kept out the smells of historic London, and we'll take a look back at Christmas through the ages. Both are free and no need to book. Find out more Festive Feasts You don't have to wait for Christmas Day to enjoy some great food. The Brasserie Restaurant are now taking bookings for their Christmas Menu.  Our cafés will also be serving a variety of seasonal snacks including mulled wine and mince pies.  Tuck in