Friday 1 March 2013

Royal Museums Greenwich March Newsletter
Ansel Adams: Photography from the Mountains to the Sea exhibition space

Awe-inspiring photography by Ansel Adams
Until 28 April

Immerse yourself in our exhibition of over 100 original prints from one of America's most iconic photographers. See extraordinary detail in his tiny images through to three of his ground-breaking photographic murals.
Book your ticket online now at rmg.co.uk. Members go free.

Alien Revolution – a new free gallery
March 1 to September 8

How have we imagined beings from other planets throughout the ages? From 19th-century paintings of  bat-men to the first appearances of mysterious crop-circles in 1970s England, discover more in our new free display at the Royal Observatory.
 
Find out more at rmg.co.uk/alien-revolution
Alien Revolution exhibition poster

We Are Aliens! – a new planetarium show
From March 1

A new show for children and grown-ups alike comes to the planetarium. Narrated by Rupert Grint, We Are Aliens!asks is Earth the only planet with life? Join the hunt for the evidence of alien beings in our Universe.
 
Members go free to all planetarium shows. Book your tickets online at rmg.co.uk
We Are Aliens! graphic

Jane Austen and the Navy
Our new Maritime Lecture Series

Celebrate the bicentenary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice and join us for a in-depth look at Georgian Britain and its dependence on seafaring.
 
Members receive a concessionary rate. Read the full programme at rmg.co.uk
Image: detail of 'East Indiamen in the China Seas', William John Huggins, circa 1820-1830. Repro ID: BHC1157. Copyright: NMM, Greenwich, London, Ministry of Defence Art Collection

Spring forward on the Prime Meridian
Open daily from 10.00

What better time to come and stand on the Prime Meridian than the start of British Summer Time? Visit this unique place where East meets West this Easter.

Book your ticket to the Royal Observatory online at rmg.co.uk. Members go free.
The Prime Meridian at Greenwich

Family Easter holiday activities
1–12 April

Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter? 
Search all our events at rmg.co.uk
A child peering through a cartoon pirate cut out model

Members' Event: The Wonderful World of Natural Navigation with Tristan Gooley
20 March

The only living person to have both flown and sailed solo across the Atlantic, Tristan Gooley will share his amazing experiences at this exclusive event for our Members.
 
Book online at rmg.co.uk. Not a Member? Join today from as little as £35.00 atrmg.co.uk/membership
Tristan Gooley

Keep time with our range of watches
New items now available

Start British Summer Time with a fabulous new timepiece from our range. Our favourite for March is a black and orange chronograph watch, officially endorsed by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
 
Browse the full range online at shop.rmg.co.uk. Members receive 10% discount across the range.
Royal Observatory Greenwich black and orange chronograph watch