Royal Museums Greenwich - What's On February

Samuel Pepys: Plague, Fire, Revolution Must end 28 March #PepysShow Samuel Pepys was one of the most colourful and appealing characters of the 17th century, and witness to the great events that shaped Stuart Britain. He lived through a time of turmoil which saw kings fighting for their crowns, the devastation of medieval London by plague, fire and war, and its resurrection as a world city. Explore these turbulent times with the witty and irreverent diarist as your guide. "history rivetingly brought to life" ★★★★ The Telegraph "A terrific exhibition" Jeremy Paxman, The Financial Times "An absorbing show" ★★★★ Evening Standard

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LGBT History Month Throughout February This month, we will be celebrating LGBT maritime history past and present with a packed season of events, talks, programmes and workshops suitable for all visitors. See the full programme

Out at Sea 20 February Learn about sex-changing fish, the ‘heroines and harlots’ of Nelson’s England, and the history of homoeroticism in maritime fashion. Families can take part in a family flag-making workshop to show off your identity. Enjoy a talk Chinese New Year 13 February The Year of the Monkey is here; a perfect time to be clever, curious and playful! Celebrate with a free day of family friendly performances, lion dancing, music and fortune-telling.   Join the celebrations Sea SIGNS 13 February A Cutty Sark event for deaf and hearing families. Learn how to send coded messages using signal flags and create your own flags in our craft workshop. Settle down for a special storytime and meet Captain Woodget. All events are led or supported by BSL interpreters. Buy Now V for Vendetta 6 February Filmed in an alternative, Orwellian London, a masked figure stands up to a fascist regime. Following the movie there will be a discussion of its parallels and connections with the LGBT Civil Rights Movement. Catch a film Musical response to Samuel Pepys 27 February Enjoy an immersive take on our Pepys exhibition. Contemporary vocal ensemble, Reverie, have created their own musical response. As you explore the exhibition, singers will appear around every corner creating a bespoke soundscape. Book online Cutty Sark Studio Theatre  28 February - 15 April Tickets for our Spring Season are now on sale. The line-up includes comedy from Omid Djalili, Nish Kumar, James Acaster and Josie Long. Plus Austentatious and Cutty Sark’s Alternative St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Book online

From our friends at the Horniman Dinosaurs: Monster Families 13 February – 30 October Discover how dinosaurs looked after their eggs, nests and babies in this fascinating interactive family exhibition. Meet a replica of ‘Baby Louie’ - the near-complete skeleton of a dinosaur hatchling, touch a real dinosaur leg bone and come face-to-face with a life-size Tarbosaurus skeleton cast.

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